CEDAR LAWN CEMETERY

FOUNDED: 1940

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HISTORY:

This cemetery was given to the community by ALCOA Inc, an aluminum company. Most African American men, in Alcoa, worked at the Alcoa Aluminum Company because World War 1 brought about a spike in the demand for aluminum. The men were brought in to work in the smelting operations. The company quickly expanded its North Maryville operations. In 1919, a rolling mill (now West Plant) was completed, and the company purchased the Knoxville Power Company for its Little Tennessee Valley holdings.

Dr. Ben Washington, who was a community leader and Doctor, lays at this cemetery. This cemetery is the final resting place to veterans from World War I and beyond.

BCN Contact Information:

United Citizen Community Organization

Bonesjrw@gmail.com