Cedar Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Lebanon, Tennessee, and owned by the city government. The land was purchased by the City of Lebanon in 1846. However, the first mention of a city cemetery was in the year 1823. Prior to this location, the cemetery was situated on the parcel of land that held the College Street Church of Christ (which now has been converted into Wilson County Offices). Cedar Grove Cemetery has grown to contain approximately , of which remain undeveloped as of 2007.Cedar Grove Cemetery profile
, City of Lebanon website Many of the early leaders of Middle Tennessee and Cumberland University are buried here, including some 130 Confederate war dead and veterans. U.S. Representatives Robert Allen,

Robert L. Caruthers Robert Looney Caruthers (July 31, 1800 – October 2, 1882) was an American judge, politician, and professor. He helped establish Cumberland University in 1842, serving as the first president of its board of trustees, and was a cofounder of ...

Edward Isaac Golladay Edward Isaac Golladay (September 9, 1830 – July 11, 1897) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 5th congressional district. Biography Edward Golladay was born in Lebanon, Tennesse ...

, Robert Hatton, and

Haywood Yancey Riddle Haywood Yancey Riddle (June 20, 1834 – March 28, 1879) was an American politician, attorney, and educator who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th congressional district. Early life and educatio ...

are buried there,A Brief History of Lebanon, Tennessee
, City of Lebanon website as is former Tennessee Governor

William Bowen Campbell William Bowen Campbell (February 1, 1807 – August 19, 1867) was an American politician and soldier. He served as the 14th governor of Tennessee from 1851 to 1853, and was the state's last Whig governor. He also served four terms in the United ...

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