National Register of Historic Places

Hillcrest Cemetery

Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
Listed
June 27, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003108

About this property

Hillcrest Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States. Established in 1837, it is known as the "Little Arlington of the South". It contains the graves of a U.S. Senator and five Confederate generals. The cemetery is located on Center Street in Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi. The cemetery was established in 1837, when William S. Randolph, an early settler of Holly Springs, donated the land. The railings were designed by the Jones, McElwain and Company Iron Foundry prior to the Civil War. It is known as the "Little Arlington of the South" in allusion to the Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. Notable burials include five generals of the Confederate States Army: Samuel Benton, Winfield S. Featherston, Daniel Govan, Edward Walthall, and Absolom M. West. Other notable burials include Wall Doxey, Benjamin D. Nabers, Hiram Rhodes Revels, and James F. Trotter. Also buried there are painter Kate Freeman Clark, the wife and son of Alamo defender Micajah Autry, and architect Spires Boling. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 28, 1982.

Location

Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
34.76328, -89.44677

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Nearby Historic Sites

Southwest Holly Springs Historic District
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0.3 mi
Holly Springs Courthouse Square Historic District
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0.4 mi
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0.4 mi
North Memphis Street Historic District
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0.5 mi
East Holly Springs Historic District
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0.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Holly Springs
1862Civil War
0.5 mi
Holly Springs Mississippi
1862Civil War
0.5 mi
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0.7 mi

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When was Hillcrest Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Hillcrest Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Hillcrest Cemetery?

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

What is the period of significance for Hillcrest Cemetery?

The period of significance for Hillcrest Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era.

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