McCall Cemetery is a historical family burial ground situated on McCall Road. While no direct descendants of the original McCall family remain, local residents generously maintain the cemetery by mowing the grounds and tending to its upkeep. Unfortunately, a recent storm caused several grave stones, some dating back to the mid-19th century, to topple over. Efforts are being made to gather funds for their eventual replacement, but progress is ongoing. Some of my ancestors are laid to rest in McCall Cemetery, including Joseph Reed Jr., the son of Henderson County's earliest white settler. His father arrived in 1817 and brought the family to the area in 1818. An intriguing story has been passed down, suggesting that Joseph Reed Sr. left his first two sons, William and Jack, in the care of the Cherokee people who lived in the area during a winter season while he went to fetch the rest of the family in Georgia. Upon his return, Joseph was accompanied by his wife, Polly, my ancestor Joseph Jr., his two daughters, and an undisclosed number of enslaved individuals. It's important to note that, as far as records indicate, there are no enslaved individuals buried in the cemetery, but efforts are also being made to find who they were and where they are laid to rest. This cemetery is easily accessible. It is right off of McCall Road, but there is no parking. I suggest coming here on a day that the road and grass are dry so you don't get stuck in the mud. I'm guilty of this happening to me a time or two. read more

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