According to official court documents, the cemetery in its present land form came about like this: James W and Elizabeth (Farris) Johnson owned the original plot of cemetery land in the 1800's. It covered approximately 1/2 acre of land, (where the three cedar threes are now with graves dating from the Civil War, probably earlier). In January 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson sold 188 acres which encompassed the cemetery. In that deed, Mr. Johnson excepted the original 1/2 acre cemetery plot and donated an additional plot which extended to the roadway. This remained as deeded until September 1954, at which time two brothers, Edgar and Lewis Bowling bought a 20 X 185 foot strip that bordered the cemetery on the west side, which they promptly designated for "burial purposes only". On April 27, 1968, the cemetery acquired an adjoining "about one acre", tract on the east side of the property which was freely given by Nathan and Sallie Ann Brummett. Thus, we have the cemetery in its present-day land form.
The Negro Creek Cemetery is well-maintained, thanks to the monetary contributions of family members. It continually needs your support. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, send an e-mail to the address below for more information.
Memorial Day services are held the first Sunday in June of each year. This coming year (2007) will be the 90th consecutive service. Come out and support this rich tradition.