Thru the eyes of The Union County Cemeteries Association an exhibit was created in order to compliment the Smithsonian Exhibit “Between Fences”. This exhibit is on display upstairs at the Roy Acuff Union Museum and Library, 3828 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, TN 37807.

Our goal was to introduce different types of fencing connected to cemeteries in various areas of our county.

Invisible boundaries “Fences” known but not visible to the eye and therefore cannot be displayed: examples that you would recognize are- Maynardville, Luttrell, Sharps Chapel, Chuck Swan, Washburn, Luttrell, Loyston, Big Ridge, Plainview and Braden-separate areas within the county.

We have chosen to showcase unique representation of cemetery fences located in some of the areas which are mentioned above within Union County.

Upon viewing our exhibit, not only will you see photo’s with descriptions and general locations of cemetery fencing of interest, projects of fencing completed are shown which were undertaken from the efforts of funds which have been obtained by volunteer efforts of UCCA.

One of the first fencing projects was the Welch-Carroll Cemetery which The Union County High School- Horace Maynard FFA Chapter had cleaned and fenced with the UCCA. Cemeteries that have been authorized to be fence are also listed.

Genealogy research and history of Union County will continue thru the preservation and documentation of our local cemeteries for future generations.

Participation in “Between Fences” is a welcome opportunity for the Cemeteries Association to educate students and the public by teaching them thru cemeteries their rich heritage. When respect for ancestors is taught, the knowledge that is passed will stress the need to continue to preserve their resting places for generations who will follow to continually learn from them.

Not only has the UCCA Committee Chairperson, Ellen Perry, assembled a Poster Display of “Fences”, but several books of photos and other information compiled over several years by B. Leon Graves, President will be on hand for those interested to look at. Several items that are for sale are also on hand.

A laptop will be available for viewing of cemeteries.

Have you noticed the railing “fence” enclosing the balcony within the Museum & Library?

The UCCA is pleased to support our Community and present a display for the Smithsonian “Between Fences” exhibit at UCHS.

Smithsonian “Between Fences” exhibit will be at the Roy Acuff Union Museum and Library Dec 26, 2006 - Feb 4, 2007. Hours Sat. 10AM- 3PM: Sun. 1PM-5PM: Mon & Tue 10AM-4PM.

This educational event is FREE.

For more information: http://www.unioncountytn.com/history/