Old Plantation Cemetery Found Hidden Behind Railroad! Stephenson Cunningham Cemetery

On this Adventures into History video, I am joined by Cecil Young as we venture into the woods of Talbot County, Georgia to explore the historic Stephenson-Cunningham Cemetery. Hidden behind railroad tracks, this old plantation cemetery dates back to the 1850s and holds a wealth of history within its boundaries. We uncover amazing monuments and delve into the stories of those buried here, providing a glimpse into the lives and times of the past. Join us on this journey as we document and preserve the rich heritage of this forgotten cemetery. #AdventuresIntoHistory #HistoricCemeteries #TalbotCounty #StephensonCunninghamCemetery #ExploringHistory

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

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[@user-cz8pu1om6y]

Cecil is like a bloodhound, finding cemeteries that are long forgotten…and to bring life in memory of those families ..

[@tonyahaley6900]

This is beautiful, and it's so good to hear you reading the stones. The woman buried beneath that beautiful stone was obviously well loved. Thank you, Cecil! You've obviously worked diligently in your commitment to locate and record these places, and I thank you for it.

[@Linney321]

A beautiful cemetery. Thanks Robert and Cecil for showing us this one.

[@dTrout-mo2rp]

You and Cecil find some amazing Cemeteries!! Thank you so much for taking Us along ✌️🙏❤️

[@lindathomas3142]

What a pretty place to have your final rest. Thanks to you and Mr Cecil for finding and sharing this beautiful little cemetery

[@bettyboop4263]

This is a beautifully preserved cemetery. The monuments are very unique.♥️

[@joyfisher2128]

"I walk these ancient haunts with reverent tread. And seem to gaze upon the mighty dead; Imagination calls a noble train From dust and darkness back to life again." -- J. R. Thompson. What a neat cemetery. Such beautiful markers in there!

[@cindys.9688]

Beautiful quote!📖

[@SondraD7676]

Thanks, Cecil and Robert! Another interesting find and amazing stone for Annie Laurie Cunningham. A Scots to be sure, sir name and first as well. Like the traditional Scottish Song "Annie Laurie." Her sister was Elizabeth Mae Cunningham Whitehead, married to Clarence M. Whitehead - no doubt of The Old Byrd Farm - Whitehead Plantation Family. Both are buried in the Waverly Hall Cemetery. Excellent, enjoyed! 👍👍❣❣ Yes, I just found that Clarence was John Thomas Whitehead's grandson. John was the owner of the Whitehead plantation, He is also buried in the Waverly Hall Cemetery. Interesting connection to this cemetery through family.

[@karenwright9123]

I remembered that song ,too. Scots-Irish in my family as well.

[@cindys.9688]

Thank you for this wonderful information! She very well may have been named after a beloved song. You've just added to the history of this cemetery. Very nice!

[@margaretgarls153]

Thank you and Cecil for sharing this cemetery.

[@MeMe-cz6pk]

Wow. Both the cemetery ( not badly overgrown) and the resting places are in great condition, considering their age. As you mentioned early in the video, maybe the canopy of privet protects it from the elements as well as the growth of heavy underbrush. Great find. Thank you!

[@bethgiesey9405]

Thank you, Cecil & Robert. So many cemeteries lost through the years

[@pats9055]

Thank you Robert and Cecil. I loved coming along on this great find!

[@traceypedigo6405]

How remarkable, these headstones, are in such beautiful condition. The entire cemetery is strikingly beautiful, upon approach, within that small Grove of trees, truly a special little cemetery!!

[@traceypedigo6405]

I love this channel. I wish there were more people like you, dedicated to the preservation and memory of our historic past, here in the South.

[@carylosborn1808]

Cecil is the man!

[@Lorriann63]

That cemetery was a great find! Thanks again for the great find, Robert and Cecil.

[@marthakierstead3415]

What a beautiful well preserved cemetery. Thank you Robert and Cecil.

[@decembergem4598]

Another great find Cecil. Thank you Robert and Cecil for sharing.

[@mdeysenroth]

Thank you Robert, and Cecil as always for continuing to share your finds with Robert! Clearly this type of adventure feeds your souls.

[@thishauntedsouth5369]

I wonder if J William Key died from injuries from the Alexander La tornado of 1907. Just got back from there, lots of history! Thank you for finding these old places.

[@teressa2970]

Some beautiful stones. Always sad for the children living such short lives. Beautiful and peaceful place.

[@2palmsresort278]

Dang, I would love to see this. Trains and history. My two favorite things. Excellent find.

[@lorysutherland5464]

My favorite adventures. Hope no one disturbs that sculpture or others. Thank-You.❤

[@user-qg4cf5yg8z]

Fanny and I were born on the same day, 100 years apart. Rest in Peace sweet girl. Love Kate from OZ.

[@PastorDanWhite]

The Stephenson (later Cunningham) Plantation was located on Tack Road, about 2 miles east of Tax, which is north of Woodland, in Valley G.M.D. 902. It was on the south south of the road after crossing the CSX railroad tracks (not there during that time). It was built about 1840 and is no longer there.

[@joyfisher2128]

I've only found a handful of references to where exactly Tax was in Talbot County. Thanks for this bit of history!

[@PastorDanWhite]

@@joyfisher2128 YW

[@marypettitt9150]

What a wonderful, historic cemetery that ties in so closely with the Old Byrd Farm. Sondra D's research is fascinating.

[@user-qg4cf5yg8z]

Thank-you for everything you guys do, to respect and honour these people. You are truly doing a wonderful service. Have a great day. Love Kate from OZ.

[@sheilam4964]

Bless you Cecil for this important work you are doing. Thx guys for filming this and sharing it with us.

[@sherrie545]

Very interesting cemetery due to both its location, age, and beautiful unique monuments. Thanks for sharing Cecil and Robert!

[@sarahmoller9716]

Cecil is amazing in finds so many cemeteries. Thank you Cecil and Robert for sharing.

[@PastorDanWhite]

46th Infantry Regiment was formed during the spring of 1862 with men from Upson, Schley, Harris, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Webster, Marion, and Talbot counties. The unit served in Georgia, then South Carolina where it was involved in the conflicts at Secessionville, and Gaston and Frampton's Plantation. In May, 1863, assigned to General Gist's Brigade, it moved to Mississippi. After taking part in the siege of Jackson the regiment joined the Army of Tennessee and fought on many battlefields from Chickamauga to Atlanta, then saw action in Tennessee and North Carolina. In December, 1863, this unit totalled 628 men and 513 arms, but was greatly reduced when it surrendered on April 26, 1865. Its commanders were Colonels Peyton H. Colquitt and Samuel J.C. Dunlop, Lieutenant Colonel William A. Daniel, and Major A.M. Speer.

[@cindys.9688]

Wow, thanks for the information! Very helpful and appreciated.

[@PastorDanWhite]

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[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

What a cool find and beautiful cemetery! Cecil is a rock star! 😊

[@user-vy2ne5ly3b]

Very interesting cemetery. But so many died young in childhood and teens and twenties. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisacooper3991]

Wow..a old before the civil war cemetery.. it's very beautiful and glad it's not over grown and the tombstones still readable too.. that's true history there.. just seeing ole civil war headstones during that time period and the craftsmanship on them.. great find

[@ellenlascola6858]

Thanks Cecil and Robert❤

[@greywebs1944]

That's rather peaceful looking amongst nature 👍

[@janehelbert7551]

Thank you Cecil!

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Robert and Cecil and bringing out the past history

[@lovebuzz1979]

Really lovely cemetery! I liked how those trees made a canopy pretty green❤

[@user-vh6rj4nk8d]

Awesome job Cecil and Robert you both work well together.👍🏼

[@KenBurtner]

What a good tour one of the best. Thank you.

[@celleduffel1533]

Amazing cemetery..the type of place I"d love to be laid at rest. Ty Mr Cecil Young for showing Robert.

[@violetskye_]

Hi all the way from England. Just found your channel today, love what you do. I love history abd find graveyards fascinating. I had to giggle though when you said it was an old old cemetery after seeing the headstone from the 1860's. I was thinking it was still pretty new 😊 here we have graves dating back to 1500's. Sorry if im offending you, I honestly don't mean to, it just made me giggle. New subscriber here. Keep the history alive guys!

[@lynncanada1915]

Thanks to you both!

[@heavenbound1026]

Thank you Robert and Cecil! That was a great cemetery 😃 I really like the privet surrounding it all.

[@elizabethjaneda2456]

Thank you for sharing this cemetery, love seeing these old forgotten places that the both of you go out and find. So much history that is forgotten that comes to light again for all of us to see.👍💕

[@mygrammieis]

always enjoy the videos with you both sharing history🧐

[@MS-hl8fe]

This is the second episode where the flashlight died. Those haints sap power. Cecil is great at finding new places to visit.

[@cindyborders493]

Fascinating ! Wish I lived closer!

[@gloriahayes2488]

Cecil is a graveyard BLOODHOUND !

[@dTrout-mo2rp]

Oh Wow, Awesome find !!

[@cindys.9688]

Another awesome find! You guys do such a fantastic job. The monuments are absolutely stunning. Some talented artwork and design, plus the fonts and epitaphs are beautiful. Many thanks to Cecil! You're a great team of detectives!☺️

[@ShannonStanley31]

Hey Robert this past week I've been able to give your channel a shout out to, two other youtube channels. 😊 so hopefully you'll have a few more people out there watch ya. Great Job Cecil again for your awesome discovery! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@garysoykin2783]

Thank you Cecil for finding all these cool grave sites

[@sherrilee230]

That was a pretty little Cemetery. Thanks Robert and Cecil.

[@redrooster1908]

What a find!!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

What a beautiful cemetery.❤❤❤

[@pamelawooten3251]

A great find. Thank you Robert and Cecil.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

What a cool location, and ancient at that. Thanks Cecil & Robert for sharing,!

[@robertburns3014]

I would love to know what the plantation mansions looked like that are associated with these forgotten cemeteries. I guess we'll never know unless there are photos of them.

[@45beetle]

Thank you both

[@glennyork6800]

Neat find Cecil

[@MillerMeteor74]

Great find.

[@GlenCannon239]

Zetella, Georgia is west of Griffin, Georgia. 1944 was 80 years ago but seems like the families have forgotten or no longer are alive to care for this site.

[@kathyhalley2547]

Great find! So very interesting!

[@marcbrunson6986]

I really like how that cemetery is done. I know it's not intentional but it looks like it needs to be kept exactly like that.

[@curtwright4740]

Those guys are a cool team. Mr. Robert, cousin lol! I will say it again, You are for sure a narrator. Still some good ole boys around. Love this channel.

[@user-ob8pv9qn4r]

Beautiful workmanship. Start a go fund & see if it can be cleaned up. Too beautiful to lose.

[@1Grandma62]

Great idea

[@karenshepler7128]

Very amazing place thank you for sharing 😊

[@monkeyloujoseph708]

Thank you so much for remembering these cemeteries ! So interesting and kind of you. ❤️

[@olafvidar9315]

That's one of the more interesting cemeteries you've visited Robert. Miss Ms Joy's tireless research and commentary. Not to mention those red pants she's now famous for.

[@kricha7300]

And her "High Falutin" shirt! My grandmother and mother used that southern term. From a Ky farm girl

[@sherronbell4961]

Amazing cemetery and video

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Hope it gets a clean up. Sure a cool find.

[@kepperMN]

Thanks!

[@user-du3fg6vz3i]

Great find Cecil. I wish it would be cleaned up.

[@terryanderson5947]

Thank you Robert for another great video. I would love to hear more history on the cemetery and maybe a possible town nearby.

[@karenwright9123]

Some really nice monuments for their dearly departed. Overgrown as it is maybe someone can do something about cleaning it up,it's not too bad. Always interesting!😊Hope you had a good 4th holiday! Love from Ky.

[@mattbyrne1822]

Outstanding video. Very historical. Keep up the great you guys 👍👍

[@gazooberful]

cecil has a very nice speaking voice , he should talk more

[@RichTubbsOhio]

I about crap myself every time you put your hands down into the leaves and vines on or near a grave! I have a deep fear of what you call the copperheadeded-rattle-moccasin...lol. But guys, I love your amazing work at finding and documenting these old cemeteries.

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Neat place.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Robert, Cecil, my guardian angels. I feel such admiration for you both. Cecil is one explorer who deserves a metal for exploring and finding forgotten and deserted cemeteries. My heart goes out to these forgotten souls waiting to be found. Blessings to you both. Robert you look so handsome and sexy. Until next time. Both of you please take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺🌹🌞❤️🙏🌈🇺🇸😇👍🕊

[@williamsteriti2718]

This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries if it could be cleaned up the monuments are incredible I love the fact that it also has Confederate burials all the father of history that you're trying to destroy my wiping them out and God bless you for continuing to find them it's a shame those monuments can't be cleaned the way you clean others❤

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Well done! If you had more time I bet you would discover more graves. That ground litter and vines were pretty thick!

[@HeyLisaKay]

Such a great find! I love that the canopy has protected it from getting to overgrown. It’s so wild to think about these people living 200 years. How different their lives were from ours and how much has changed. 🫶🏻

[@nadineveitch5837]

This one was really cool, don't know why but it kind of seems creepier beside the railway. Wonder how far away it was from the nearest house, just seems deserted now

[@ericholt3995]

❤

[@belleange590]

That's a nice secluded little spot. Probably not real quiet when the trains went by. A lot of Honeysuckle there. You can actually make tea from the flowers. I have quite a bit around my area.

[@leekorten1791]

💞

[@cindyborders493]

Sacred place with the privet canopy

[@alanatolstad4824]

Cecil, I'd love to see a wave for the folks on the recieving end of the camera!

[@seagoingcook]

Annie Laurie Cunningham is in the 1910 census living with her mother, a widow and 2 sisters.

[@elainebryson3985]

How can I go about finding old cemeteries in Floyd County or nearby? I would love to do what you're doing.

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Sometimes you can find reference to old cemeteries on USGS maps or old homesites where you might find a family cemetery. I'm not sure but land records may refer to them. Ask at a local museum if they know of any. Talk to old timers, a really good source! Local people may know of them too. A county may have a listing of them. Possibly people that work at other cemeteries may know. So, I think it's not just one source but many.

[@rebeccafrank739]

Thanks. Wonder tour.😂

[@anngallegos5515]

I believe the place of birth for J Wiiliam Key is Zetella Georgia.

[@cindyborders493]

Need some snake boots ! Lol

[@robertbates6057]

That rail line might have been as early as the 1850s depending on which line it is. Does it go to ATL?

[@peggyharris3301]

So many died young… Where has Dan been lately?

[@tacocin]

Zetella is a crossroad slightly west of Griffin, south of Atlanta.