coon dog cemetery

If you're in this area, you have to go to the Coon Dog Cemetery - just because it's here - if for no other reason. Dogs laid to rest here get the same treatment as people, most have granite or marble headstones. There's a big, tall stone memorial that explains this unique place. We don't even have dogs, but found this a very enjoyable ride through beautiful backwoods Alabama to see the one and only world famous Coon Dog Cemetery.

We drove all the way down Coon Dog Cemetery in hopes of visiting but found the drive chained off. So disappointed.

It ended up being just a glorified pet cemetery. There is a covered picnic area, but that's the nicest thing there. I expected some more history to it, or moreso, some historical significance. There's also some statue that has been vandalized and is now fenced off, and since then hasn't been repaired or anything. Even in it's original state, it wasn't a statue worth seeing. Basically it's a bunch of pet owners who have the same breed of dog, and they brought their deceased companions from many miles away just to be buried here. There was at least some outhouses for bathrooms, but I chose to use a tree instead. They looked a little questionable.

Little bit of a drive to see, but we knew that going into our trip. Whether you're a dog lover or a dog hunter it's a must see. You can't help but feel the love these owners had for their dogs. So pack a lunch and take the pretty drive out into the country and make a day of it.

This is a place that has a surreal feeling. We went from not knowing what a coon dog is to learning how special a coon dog can be to many of their owners. This cemetery has existed for many decades and it causes one to ponder the wonderment of life and the many treasures of life. I liked that there were only three of us there at the time and that the person taking us there was a person from The Shoals area who we had only met a few days earlier. The local people were so friendly and to be visiting Coon Dog Cemetery with a local made it even more special and somewhat spiritual.

Very pretty place and a great way to pay homage to a fantastic group of animals.It's off the beaten path, but well worth a visit!

Since we don't own any pets, I didn't know what to expect at a dog cemetery, but my first impression was that this is very sweet. I am so glad we drove out here to visit....and it is a hike...about 12 miles down Hwy 247 and another 5 miles on Coon Dog Cemetery Road. But it was well worth the trip - highly recommend. Seeing the memorial to Troop is worth the trip but there are about 200+ other great coon hounds buried in this little piece of heaven on earth! We wanted to stay longer but it started to rain, so said our goodbyes and headed out.

If you like dogs and have some extra time, the Coon Dog Cemetery is a one of a kind attraction. It is small, but the love these folks had for there dogs is truly moving. A good coon dog is hard to come by and these pets have been honored in the right way by their families! Check it out if you have the chance!

We went there as a lark. It did not take long to be affected by it. We were moved. These critters were loved and missed.

We visited this attraction after hearing good things from others and we really enjoyed it. It is very interesting and worth the time . Being a dog lover I was impressed by the way people remembered their beloved pets. It is unique and one of a kind! Very well worth a visit. The kids loved it too.

Something interesting to see if you are in the area. Needs WAY more signage to assure you that you are going the correct way. It's located off main road out in the booneys so to speak. The cemetery is one of a kind. It's something to say that you have seen.

It is exactly what it says it is . . . a cemetery for prize coon dogs. It is "out in the middle of nowhere" but why not stop and pay your respects to man's best friend at the world's only coon dog cemetery? It is a few miles passed The Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Rattle Snake Saloon too so make a day of it.

Just wanted to add this is actually in Cherokee Area not Tuscumbia. I grew up here and know the area very well

You really have to want to see this unique and interesting attraction to make the trip. It is way out in the country on windy and hilly roads. Plus the day we went they had recently tarred and chipped the road so the rocks were banging against the underside of our car all the way there and back. It is exactly what you would think of when you hear coon dog cemetery. Very remote piece of land dedicated to dog owners beloved and deceased coon dogs. There are monuments, headstones, flowers, and coins placed around the area with tidbits of info about some of the dogs and owners inscribed on the headstones. Glad we saw it though because it is one of a kind

I had never seen anything like this. There was money all over the tombstones, don't know the meaning of that. I took my out of town nephew, 10, there to tell his class in Utah about it.