Rest Haven Cemetery, cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee
Rest Haven Cemetery is a burial ground in Tennessee that has served the local community since the early 1840s. The 7-acre site features old gravestones scattered across green grass and shade trees, arranged in sections that reflect how families chose their burial locations over generations.
The cemetery was formally established in 1855, though burials had taken place there since 1841. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012, recognizing its importance as a site holding local and national history.
The name Rest Haven reflects the community's desire to create a place of peace for their departed loved ones. Visitors can see how family graves are arranged in sections, revealing how generations came here to honor those who had passed.
The cemetery is accessible from Old Hillsboro Road and offers a quiet setting for walking and reading gravestones at your own pace. The layout is straightforward with clear paths, making it easy to navigate and spend time reflecting on the graves and their inscriptions.
The cemetery holds the graves of around 66 Civil War soldiers, including Union troops who fought on the opposing side of the conflict. One notable burial occurred in 2009 when an unknown Civil War soldier, whose remains had gone unidentified for many years, was finally laid to rest at this site.
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