Record #:

7788

Author(s):

Farlow, Shannon

Abstract:

Some graveyards in Davidson County contain unique, pierced tombstones carved by 19th-century German cabinetmakers and designs include the fylfot cross, tulip, compass stars, hearts, and tree-of-life and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Churchyards containing carved tombstones include Bethany United Church of Christ and Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 73 Issue 12, May 2006, p50-52, 54, 56-57, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cemeteries--Davidson County; Sepulchral monuments--Davidson County