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Davidson College Cemetery

This is owned by Davidson College and started in 1838. Most people buried before 1880 had connections with the college or were related to someone associated with the college.  This is visible from west side of Main St. and is north of Davidson College.

 

Documentation

(1) A Census of the Davidson College Cemetery, compiled by Malcolm Lester, Davidson, North Carolina, 1996 

(2) A complete abstract is in Mecklenburg County, NC, Cemeteries, Vol. 1, North Mecklenburg, compiled by Pinny and Mel Cook, 2002.

Hunter's Chapel United Methodist Church and Cemetery

This church and cemetery had to be moved due to the building of Lake Norman. At that time, it was known as the Hunter Chapel M. E. Zion Church. The cemetery is to the side of the cemetery and is visible from the street.

 

Documentation

(1) James W. Howard survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society in May, 1983

(2) Relocation of Various Cemetery from Area Inundated by the Waters of Lake Norman, by Duke Power Co.

Davidson Family Cemetery

 See also Rural Hill Cemetery in this database. It is located on the south side of Neck Rd. just west of the old Davidson home. It is visible from the road and has a stone wall surrounding the cemetery.

 

Documentation

(1) A complete abstract is in Mecklenburg County, NC, Cemeteries, Vol. 1, North Mecklenburg, compiled by Pinny and Mel Cook, 2002. 

Gethsemane Memorial Gardens

This cemetery was started in 1975.

 

Documentation

(1) Burek, Deborah M., ed. Cemeteries of the U. S. Detroit: Gale Research Inc., 1994.

Huntersville AME Zion Church and Cemetery

This church was built in 1898. The earliest known burial is 1912. The cemetery is visible from the street.

 

Documentation

(1) James W. Howard survey by the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society in 5/1983.

(2) Mecklenburg County, NC, Cemeteries, Vol. 1, North Mecklenburg, compiled by Pinny and Mel Cook, 2002 

Dinkins Cemetery

The old Dinkins home, which once sat nearby, was moved and renovated several years ago. It is now located in the South Park area and is a private residence. There appear to be 2 graves marked with small field stones and at least 2-3 unmarked graves. This cemetery is behind the building and parking lot at this address. It is located in a grove of trees, which can be easily seen from I-485.

 

Documentation

(1) A complete abstract is in Mecklenburg County, NC, Cemeteries, Vol. 2, South Mecklenburg, compiled by Pinny and Mel Cook, 2003.

Gilead Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

The earliest burial is 1813. This is not a complete listing of burials. They are provided by John Blythe. The cemetery is located behind the church.

 

Documentation

(1) A list of burials is in The Olde Mecklenburg Genealogy Society Quarterly, Vol. 10, #1, 1992.

(2) A complete abstract is in Mecklenburg County, NC, Cemeteries, Vol. 1, North Mecklenburg compiled by Pinny and Mel Cook, 2002. 

Huntersville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

This church was organized in 1875, mainly with members from Gilead and Prosperity A.R.P. Churches. This cemetery is next to the church and is visible from the street.

 

Documentation

(1) William J. Charles survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society on 7/19/1983. 

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 This is on private property.

 

Documentation

(1) Mecklenburg Co., NC (map), 3rd ed., Alexandria Drafting Co., Alexandria, VA, 2000