Suwanee Creek Chapter, NSDAR

A Historic African American Burial Ground

Jackson Street Cemetery is a historic African American burial ground located on Jackson Street, off Calaboose Street, in Suwanee, Georgia. It has also been known as Allen Cemetery, Freeman Cemetery, and Cemetery Street Cemetery.

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Landowner J. H. Scales officially deeded the property in 1919, although the cemetery is believed to be older. Many graves are marked only by natural fieldstones, while others have no visible markers.

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Community Stewardship

Community members and local descendants cared for the cemetery for many years. Following the death of its longtime primary caretaker, the City of Suwanee assumed responsibility for maintaining the grounds.

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Researching the Cemetery

Researchers can find memorial listings for Jackson Street Cemetery on Find a Grave under Cemetery ID 2486565. As of July 2026, the cemetery has 96 memorials listed.

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Preservation Work Begins in 2026

Preservation work at the cemetery began on March 14, 2026. Unsafe trees were removed before the first cleanup, and volunteers cleared vegetation and spread mulch to improve access and protect the historic burial ground.

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During a second workday on April 18, 2026, volunteers cleaned headstones and installed a bench.

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Honoring Veterans

Veterans’ graves were identified and marked with flag holders and U.S. Flags. Each April and October, the Suwanee Creek Chapter, NSDAR, replaces the Flags as an ongoing act of remembrance.

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Veterans at Rest

Gammon Emanuel Brandon – U.S. Army

William Brogdon (Brock) – Labor Corps, World War I

William Burley – Quartermaster Corps, World War I

Este Daniel – Quartermaster Truck Company, World War II

Grady Daniel – U.S. Navy, World War II

Harley Hillman Freeman – Infantry Division, World War I

Moses Babe Freeman, Jr. – U.S. Army, World War II

Jessie Howard – 518 Engineers, World War I