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.
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.
Also known as Birds Branch or The Pinnacle Cemetery, its located off-trail in Greenbrier near the remains of the Barnes' home.
Many have passed this cemetery on their way to The Cat Stairs.
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
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
Thanks for visiting this page. If you have any additional information about this, or any other, cemetery in the Smokies, please let me know.
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