Historical Marker

Lindsey Cemetery

Located one-half mile east, this pioneer cemetery is the burial place of settlers, among them four Revolutionary War veterans, Rangers of the Frontiers, 1778-83: Capt. Thomas Moore, Capt. William Moore, Lt. David Lindsey, John Makemson. This plot set aside about 1800 by David Lindsey, who brought his family here about 1780. Marker presented by descendants, 1968.

Reverse

Makemson Mill and Distillery - Operated in the early 1800s and located on adjacent Mill Creek, on land purchased in 1795 by the Makemson (McKemson) family, who intermarried with the Lindseys. David Lindsey appointed Harrison County's first coroner, 1794. John and Andrew Makemson appointed surveyors in 1807. Marker presented by descendants, 1968.