Historic cemeteries are found in every rural and urban community across Alabama, providing rare opportunities to study and honor our ancestors and the communities they created. They are not only memorials to past generations but are evidence of settlement patterns, family relationships, religion, lifestyles, and craftsmanship. Some cemeteries are well-kept and important to current generations; others exist in shadows, lost in kudzu or forgotten memories. Whether your cemetery is well preserved or endangered from neglect and vandalism, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) seeks to help preserve these places for future generations.
