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The cemetery is composed primarily of William and Elizabeth's descendants. The cemetery is adjacent to [[Acton Memorial Presbyterian Church]] and existed 29 years before the church was established. | The cemetery is composed primarily of William and Elizabeth's descendants. The cemetery is adjacent to [[Acton Memorial Presbyterian Church]] and existed 29 years before the church was established. | ||
There is an older cemetery named '''Old Acton Cemetery''' that is located in Shelby County on private land. | |||
==External Links== | |||
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2279606/acton-memorial-cemetery Acton Memorial Cemetery] at FindAGrave.com | |||
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/25099/old-acton-cemetery Old Acton Cemetery] at FindAGrave.com | |||
[[Category:Jefferson County cemeteries]] | [[Category:Jefferson County cemeteries]] | ||
[[Category:1860 establishments]] | [[Category:1860 establishments]] | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 16 September 2023
Acton Memorial Cemetery is located at 4660 Caldwell Mill Road. It was established on August 18, 1882 with the death of Elizabeth Lee Acton, wife of Reverend William Acton. U.S. President Millard Fillmore deeded the land to Reverend Acton in 1852.
The cemetery is composed primarily of William and Elizabeth's descendants. The cemetery is adjacent to Acton Memorial Presbyterian Church and existed 29 years before the church was established.
There is an older cemetery named Old Acton Cemetery that is located in Shelby County on private land.
External Links
- Acton Memorial Cemetery at FindAGrave.com
- Old Acton Cemetery at FindAGrave.com