Many weird, yet unique, attractions are hiding right here in Alabama. From statues and museums to gravestones and restaurants, the list is endless. One of Alabama’s weirdest, yet most wonderful attractions is the Coon Dog Cemetery. For information, be sure to take a look below.
North Alabama’s Coon Dog Cemetery is located off the beaten path in the tiny rural town of Cherokee.
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Only coon hounds are allowed to be buried at this unique cemetery, which makes it one of the only cemeteries of its kind in the world.
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Key Underwood, a raccoon hunter, buried his loyal coon dog Troop in this area on September 4, 1937. Troop’s special spot was a popular hunting camp that he really enjoyed.
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Following Troop’s burial, the Coon Dog Cemetery was born. Coon dog owners from all over the country were soon burying their loyal companions here.
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Also, more than 185 coon dogs call this cemetery their final resting place.
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Over the years, people from near and far have visited the Coon Dog Cemetery. In fact, several of them have returned multiple times. It’s such a unique place!
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The next time you’re passing through the Northwest Alabama region, consider stopping by the Coon Dog Cemetery. You’ll love it!
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM For more information about the Coon Dog Cemetery, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here.
Have you ever been to the Coon Dog Cemetery in Cherokee, Alabama? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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For more information about the Coon Dog Cemetery, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here.
Another Alabama attraction that’s weirdly wonderful is Joe Minter’s “African Village In America” in Birmingham. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Alabama’s African Village In America Just Might Be The Strangest Roadside Attraction Yet.
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Address: Coon Dog Cemetery, 4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd, Cherokee, AL 35616, USA
