Clay Methodist Cemetery

Clay Methodist Cemetery grew from local Methodist connections centered on Cedar Mountain Church and Shiloh Methodist Church. Samuel, a Revolutionary War soldier, was a notable member of these early churches, and many of his descendants are buried here. In 1881, James Self traded the Shiloh Church building for property to construct a new frame building and cemetery, and the first cemetery plot was opened that same year. The graves, decorated with different symbols and styles, all face a traditional east-west direction. Clay Methodist Church was built in 1924 and served the community for many years. Today another sanctuary is used for services, and the cemetery remains active.

Clay, Alabama · United States