The cemetery has been well cared for. It's definitely not the largest one I've ever visited but…read moreit's obvious that these folks honor the earthly remains of their loved ones who have crossed over. I did see some relatively old gravesites and some newer ones. This cemetery lists two hundred forty seven burial records. I'm not certain that I saw that many though. I took some pictures and I hope you find them interesting.

This visit absolutely hits home with me. This is the well maintained cemetery for Cherokee Creek…read moreBaptist Church. It's located directly across from the new sanctuary. From the time I was born until my rebellious fifteenth birthday I went to church here. Several times a year I visit the graves of family and church folks who were instrumental in my Christian upbringing. There are 799 documented burial sites here. The folks who were laid to rest at this place have an indelible place in my memory and heart as I knew a lot of them. Cherokee Creek Baptist Church is doing a wonderful job!

This very well maintained cemetery dates back to earlier than 1874 when the city of Kings Mountain…read morewas incorporated. The oldest determinable grave is that of Martha Fullenwider who was buried in 1835. The cemetery contains over 8640 graves. There is a dedicated Veterans section with appropriate signage to honor those who have served the United States. Under a bald eagle above, the Veterans monument has the engraved seals of the six branches of service. This is an active cemetery. I saw two separate burials underway when I visited. So please take appropriate care and be respectful if you're visiting. [Review 13727 overall, 1047 of 2020, number 2504 in North Carolina.]

Christmas tradition with my family. There are thousands of luminaries and sometimes the carillon…read moreplays. This year, they used battery lights instead of real flames, so it wasn't quite as beautiful. Still very nice though.

At one time I used to live less than a mile from this church and its cemetery. This was my first…read moreopportunity to tour the graveyard. Being a lifelong resident with deep roots; I'm always on guard and trying to locate some long passed relative. I'm certain I did so today. I believe I'm a relative of deceased Virgil Harris. Confirmation will be required. This church has done an excellent job with the appearance of their cemetery.

I hesitate to call any cemetery beautiful, but this one is close. Again, I searched another…read morecemetery in search of someone I previously knew well. I did find his tombstone and spent a few minutes in reflecting on our friendship. This cemetery is located across the road and behind the sanctuary. There are nine hundred nine documented memorials here. This final resting place for so many is in immaculate shape. The church has done a five star job!

This was the last stop on today's Yelp tour. The cemetery is located behind the main church…read morebuilding. There are sixty two documented gravesites here. I didn't see any really old graves . I did take some photos of graves that I found interesting and I hope you like also. A lot of these memorials are touching. All in all, the church has done an excellent job in maintaining this place.

This is the final resting place for the founder of Gaffney, S.C. Michael Gaffney and his immediate…read morefamily. This is a lovely spot to remember the man who started this city. A lot of the inscriptions on the headstones are badly worn and difficult to read. There's a couple of benches on site to relax on and contemplate things. Not many people visit here but occasionally a few do. Michael Gaffney was born in Ireland in 1775 and died here September 6, 1854. He was 78 years old at the time of his demise.

Stopped by this cemetery today out of curiosity. Just wanted to see if it had been neatened up…read more And yes it has! The grass cutting and weed eating are immaculate. Because this is a place of respect it reflects on-the church that owns it. Kudos to Arrowwood Baptist Church! Well done!