brochure of cemeteries in Rutherford County<\/a> says the following:<\/p>\n“The Jordan Cemetery dates from at least the 1830s when it started as the Jordan family burial ground. Its size would suggest it is more than just a family cemetery, and it may have served the local community as well. The cemetery contains exquisite headstones and excellent examples of box tombs toward the back.”<\/p>\n
I’ve requested photos from FindAGrave.com for the markers of my ancestors and I’d also love some shots of the overall cemetery. If you have any to share, please leave a comment below, thanks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Old Jordan Cemetery is located at Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee. Triune is an unincorporated community in eastern Williamson County, Tennessee, approximately halfway between Franklin and Murfreesboro. The community is located along the Wilson Branch of the Harpeth River. 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