Jackson Cemetery

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Title

Jackson Cemetery

Subject

Colbert County, Alabama; Muscle Shoals, Alabama; Jackson Cemetery; Cemeteries

Description

The Jackson Cemetery was established in 1918 by Alex Jackson as a burial place for his adoptive family. Vinson Perkins, the grandson of Jackson's adoptive parents, was caretaker of the cemetery from 1978 until his death in 2006.

To reach the cemetery from Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals, head east on 2nd Street, turn right onto Wilson Dam Road, and drive four blocks. Jackson Cemetery is on the right, past Rosedale Street.

Creator

Brian Corrigan, University of North Alabama

Source

Joseph D. Bryant, "Old Cemetery Symbol of Family, History for Caretaker," TimesDaily, March 1, 2003.

Obituary for Vinson Perkins, Sr., TimesDaily, April 11, 2006.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

November 26, 2015

Format

text, image