Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Cemetery

Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Cemetery is a military burial ground in Jonesboro containing over 700 headstones arranged in a cross pattern. Stone pathways divide the burial sections into distinct triangular zones.

The cemetery was established in 1872 to honor soldiers who died during the 1864 Battle of Jonesboro. Its creation came nearly a decade after the battle itself as a formal tribute to the fallen.

The cemetery serves as a place of remembrance for soldiers from the American Civil War, with its layout showing how the community honors its military past. Walking through the sections, you can sense how the space was designed to reflect and preserve memories of those who fell.

The cemetery sits at the intersection of Johnson and McDonough Streets and offers free entry to all visitors. The grounds are open around the clock, allowing you to visit at whatever time suits your schedule.

Among hundreds of unmarked graves, only three headstones bear the names of soldiers: Agnatius Brooke, Robert Lindsay, and Abner Joel Yancey. These few identified graves stand out sharply against the vast majority of unnamed soldiers buried there.

Location: Jonesboro

Inception: 1872

GPS coordinates: 33.53020,-84.35395

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20