Forks of Cypress Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Forks of Cypress Cemetery

Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Listed
February 24, 2000
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
00000140

About this property

Forks of Cypress Cemetery (also known as Jackson Cemetery) is a historic cemetery near Florence, Alabama. The cemetery contains the graves of Forks of Cypress owner James Jackson, several members of his family, and numerous slaves who worked on the plantation. Jackson, an immigrant from County Monaghan , Ireland, purchased the estate in 1821 and built the main house during the same year. The cemetery was established in 1819; the oldest interment, dating from 1820, is Jane Hanna. Occasionally, tours are hosted at the cemetery.

Location

Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama
34.84820, -87.72195

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Sources

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When was Forks of Cypress Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Forks of Cypress Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Forks of Cypress Cemetery?

Forks of Cypress Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Forks of Cypress Cemetery?

The period of significance for Forks of Cypress Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.

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