Maplewood Cemetery, cemetery in Pulaski, Tennessee
Maplewood Cemetery is a burial ground in Pulaski covering about 16 acres, with sections established since the mid-1800s. The grounds feature weathered marble and granite headstones of varying styles, tall shade trees, clear pathways, and designated areas for military burials and different community groups.
The cemetery was founded in 1855 as the New Pulaski Cemetery and has grown with the town since then. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, recognizing its significance in preserving the area's historical record across multiple generations.
The cemetery reflects different communities and their burial practices across generations, with simple headstones and ornate monuments showing how people chose to remember their loved ones. The contrast between plain markers and decorative sculptures reveals the various ways families expressed respect and remembrance.
The cemetery is free to enter during daylight hours and has clear pathways, signage marking important graves, and maintained grounds. The shade from tall trees makes it comfortable for walking, though the terrain can be uneven in places.
The cemetery holds the graves of notable Confederate generals like John C. Brown and John Adams, as well as founding figures of local institutions, all mixed with ordinary residents rather than separated. A 1913 monument honors Confederate soldiers while nearby graves remember those who served in the United States Colored Troops.
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