Rest Haven Cemetery: Harlan County's Community Burial Ground

Alex R. Hall

doi:10.59350/hdq6z-8dp18

September 9, 2025Open Access

Rest Haven Cemetery: Harlan County's Community Burial Ground

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

Rest Haven Cemetery serves as a significant burial ground for both colored and white paupers, reflecting the community's history.
The Harlan County Fiscal Court's decision to purchase the land in 1929 provides essential context for its establishment.
Located on a hillside in Harlan County, the cemetery's origins tie deeply into the local heritage and economy.
The cemetery's role emphasizes the community's recognition of dignity in death for its less privileged citizens.

Implication

Historical overview highlights community burial grounds for paupers in Harlan County, indicating cultural significance.

Abstract

Appalachian History Series A hillside resting place with county roots Rest Haven Cemetery sits on a ridge above Baxter and Keith in Harlan County, Kentucky. Its story begins at the end of 1929, when the Harlan County Fiscal Court voted to purchase 1,827 burial lots at "Rest Haven" for a county graveyard serving both "colored and white" paupers.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Alex R. Hall (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44f7331b076d99fa56863 https://doi.org/10.59350/hdq6z-8dp18

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Rest Haven Cemetery: Harlan County's Community Burial Ground

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Rest Haven Cemetery: Harlan County's Community Burial Ground

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

More related papers

Keep reading

More related papers