Freedom Cemetery restoration

‘The freedom they never knew in life, they found in death.’

  • Many people were involved in the preservation work at Freedom Cemetery. According to Pastor Harold Holbrook of Fort Hembree Baptist Church, the recent work has been made possible by the partnership of the Clay County commissioners and a lot of volunteers. Front, from left, Commissioner Scott Penland, Harold Holbrook, Theresa Holbrook, Annie Lloyd, Betty Bradley, Betty Dorsey, Kent Dorsey and Lisa Dorsey; center, Commissioner Clay Logan, Larry Dennison and Lewy Dennison of Dennison Brothers Landscaping; Jole
    Many people were involved in the preservation work at Freedom Cemetery. According to Pastor Harold Holbrook of Fort Hembree Baptist Church, the recent work has been made possible by the partnership of the Clay County commissioners and a lot of volunteers. Front, from left, Commissioner Scott Penland, Harold Holbrook, Theresa Holbrook, Annie Lloyd, Betty Bradley, Betty Dorsey, Kent Dorsey and Lisa Dorsey; center, Commissioner Clay Logan, Larry Dennison and Lewy Dennison of Dennison Brothers Landscaping; Jole
  • Clay County Historical & Arts Council placed the marker in 2016, as they began preservation of the slave graveyard, which became Freedom Cemetery. There are 27 unidentified people buried there.
    Clay County Historical & Arts Council placed the marker in 2016, as they began preservation of the slave graveyard, which became Freedom Cemetery. There are 27 unidentified people buried there.
  • A bench at the cemetery beckons visitors to stop and rest. The inscription refers to the unknown slaves buried in the cemetery. "The freedom they never knew in life, they found in death."
    A bench at the cemetery beckons visitors to stop and rest. The inscription refers to the unknown slaves buried in the cemetery. "The freedom they never knew in life, they found in death."
    By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Some important history is buried at the end of a quiet street not far from downtown Hayesville. Freedom Cemetery, ...

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