About James Summerlin Cemetery
James Summerlin Cemetery is a church cemetery in Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia. It was established in 1864. The nearest other listed cemetery is Frank Pelz Memorial Cemetery, about 0.5 mi away.
Grave of James Summerlin [1824–1864], a Confederate soldier tasked with hunting down deserters of the Army, who was killed by a group of deserters near the site.
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31.33358, -82.82622
What James Summerlin Cemetery offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Frank Pelz Memorial Cemetery168 Frank Pelz Lane, Pearson, GAChurch cemetery0.5 mi
- Sweetwater United Methodist Church CemeteryPearson, GAChristian cemetery1.2 mi
- Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church CemeteryPearson, GAChristian cemetery2.1 mi
- Pearson CemeteryPearson, GACemetery2.7 mi
- Ricketson CemeteryPearson, GACemetery2.9 mi
- Tison CemeteryPearson, GACemetery3.0 mi
- Old Jowers Chapel CemeteryPearson, GAChurch cemetery3.8 mi
- Jowers Chapel CemeteryPearson, GAChurch cemetery3.8 mi
- Mount Zion CemeteryPearson, GACemetery4.0 mi
- Mount Zion Baptist Church CemeteryPearson, GABaptist cemetery4.0 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is James Summerlin Cemetery located?
James Summerlin Cemetery is at 890 Axson Road, Pearson, GA 31642 in Atkinson County. GPS coordinates: 31.33358, -82.82622.
What are the visiting hours of James Summerlin Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at James Summerlin Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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