Barnes Cemetery

The Barnes Cemetery

The Barnes Cemetery has been called the saddest place in the park. Perhaps because it is the lonely final resting place to three children. Perhaps for the fact that Christmas Day was the death date of Delia and the birth date of "Julies" a few years later. Maybe it is the saddest, maybe no more than any number of other cemeteries. One thing's for sure, it is a solemn place. And yet, beautiful.

Delia Lenora Barnes

Julies Barnes
(possibly misspelled?)

Some believe that the stone for "Julies" is actually a misspelling of the name Julius and that this is the grave of a boy instead of a girl. Since Julies seems like such an odd name,  I kinda lean towards this theory.

Rosey Barnes

It is believed that Rosey, who at the age of 7, became lost outside and succumbed to the elements. Perhaps hypothermia or an early winter storm.

                                                                    

Coordinates: N 35 43.097 W 83 21.558
Accessibility: Manway/Off-trail
                                                                    

 The cemetery is located off-trail in Greenbrier near the remains of the Barnes' home.

Who's here?

    

Barnes, Delia Lenora
Oct. 25, 1897 - Dec. 25, 1898

Barnes, Julies
Dec. 25, 1899 - Feb. 7, 1901

Barnes, Rosey
Aug. 18, 1915 - Sep. 17, 1922

Visited August 23, 2015 and September 26, 2015

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