Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery
"Old Soldiers Grave Yard"
The Confederate Army established a soldier's home and hospital here (1863-1865) as a part of the CSA Camp Winn Training Site. Father Leray and the Sisters of Mercy staffed the hospital after fleeing Civil War destruction in Vicksburg, MS. They brought with them by train many wounded and sick Confederate soldiers. This existing public cemetery was expanded fro those soldiers who died of battle wounds and illnesses. Civilian burials continued until 1921.
Lay Down Your Arms...
Close Ranks...
Rest In Eternal Peace.
Listed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
Marker is on County Route 42 1 mile south of Alabama Highway 25, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
