This church cemetery east of Ellijay is marked by numerous unmarked graves and is believed to be the resting place of Enoch Smith (1759-1844), a veteran of the Revolutionary War. The long span of its burials points to use dating back to the early settlement of this corner of Gilmer County, and roughly 400 memorials have been documented at the site.
Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
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Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery is a cemetery in Ellijay, Gilmer County. It is one of 54 cemeteries documented in Gilmer County, among 63 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 34.6767, -84.3275 near Ellijay. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jesus Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, East New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, and River Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
This church cemetery east of Ellijay is marked by numerous unmarked graves and is believed to be the resting place of Enoch Smith (1759-1844), a veteran of the Revolutionary War. The long span of its burials points to use dating back to the early settlement of this corner of Gilmer County, and roughly 400 memorials have been documented at the site.
Sources: findagrave.com
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