Hillside Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Hillside Cemetery

Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama
Listed
October 2, 1985
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
85002870

About this property

Hillside Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Anniston, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1876, and laid out by Nathan Franklin Barrett. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 3, 1985. Notable burials include US Representative Fred L. Blackmon (1873–1921) and Civil War general Daniel Tyler (1799–1882). Robert Ernest Noble a physician and United States Army officer who attained the rank of major general is also buried at Hillside. The Temple Beth El section of the cemetery was designated as an Alabama Historical Cemetery on October 15, 2008.

Location

Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama
33.65765, -85.81771

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ARTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Hillside Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Hillside Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Hillside Cemetery?

Hillside Cemetery is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hillside Cemetery?

The period of significance for Hillside Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1876.

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