Brooksville Cemetery

John Lastname

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Filed under taphophile: Brooksville Cemetery is a beautiful and historic location that offers a deep look into the pioneer history of Florida. Spanning over fifty acres and shaded by massive oak trees, the grounds are incredibly peaceful and well maintained. According to Find a Grave records, there are over five thousand burials here with the first known interment dating back to eighteen forty two. It serves as a final resting place for many early settlers and veterans from various American conflicts. Whether you are interested in genealogy or just want a quiet place for a walk, this cemetery provides a respectful and serene atmosphere that honors the history of the Brooksville, Florida.

Roads Traveled Photography

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

One of the area's early white settlers, Charlotte Crum is the first known burial in the Brooksville Cemetery. Her death occurred immediately following the Second Seminole War (1833-1842), and is symbolic of the epic collision that occurred in Florida as diverse cultures struggled for control of the expanding American frontier. Born in 1792 near Savannah, Georgia, Charlotte married Col. Samuel Robert Pyles who in 1824 moved his family to what later became Alachua County, Florida. Following Pyles' 1837 death, Charlotte married Richard R. Crum who secured this portion of land through the Armed Occupation Act of 1842, settling at Chuccochattie, less than one mile south. While traveling nearby September 12, 1842, Charlotte, her daughter Rebecca Harn, granddaughter Mary Catherine Harn and escort John Francis McDonnell were fired upon by a party of Seminoles who were unaware of the war's end and evidently retaliating for recent aggressive acts by white settlers eager to remove the area's native population. In the ensuing struggle, all escaped but Charlotte, who was killed and whose death received sensationalized attention. She is buried here, less than one-eighth mile from her home in a grave once entombed with brick. A Florida Heritage Site

Mark & Phyllis Jones

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Fairly large cemetery with plenty of history for a history buff. Very well kept. Truly enjoyed a Sunday afternoon strolling through the cemetery looking at the different monuments and feeling like I learned a little about the individuals laid to rest. Observing the much older graves and the obvious segregation based on color of skin made me very sad. Will return for another history lesson and the peace I felt while visiting here.

Tomara Ciolli (T)

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

It's a beautiful place we had a green burial and it was just very lovely they were very kind and considerate with us we were able to plan a memorial tree right next to the graveside and Jason which is the groundskeeper was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to deal with

Rebecca Kafton

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Beautiful cemetery. We visit multiple family members and friends here frequently. It's quiet and well kept expect some graves are over decorated, almost to the point of littering. Other than that it's a wonderful and peaceful place!