Preserving Our Nation's History For Future Generations

Join The Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society & Help To Discover & Celebrate Clarksville's African American History.

What's Happening at Mt Olive!

2025 Schedule Released:

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Mt Olive Cemetery Clarksville TN - National Register Of Historic Places

As Of November 2020

Mt Olive Cemetery is now listed on The National Register Of Historic Places!

Our Mission:

The mission of the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is to emphasize the influence and contributions of African Americans regarding the history, education, development, growth and culture of the Clarksville, Tennessee area.

The Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Non-Profit Organization.
Mt Olive Cemetery Clarksville TN - American Flags At Gravesite

Visit Us Today!

Mt Olive Cemetery is located between Cumberland Drive and Rollins Road in Clarksville, TN.

When visiting Mt Olive Cemetery, please be mindful of where you park and please be respectful to our neighbors' properties and privacy.

Thank You!

The Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library in Veteran's Plaza at 5pm

Clarksville-Montgomery County African American Legacy Trail

CMC African American Legacy Trail Clarksville TN

The Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is proud to partner with the Clarksville/Montgomery County African American Legacy Trail, a Downtown Walking Tour and County Drive for Clarksville, Tennessee. This partnership's synergy expands the Society's ability to accomplish its mission by creating educational opportunities for individuals, classroom field trips, and visitors to our community.

Please visit the Clarksville/Montgomery County African American Legacy Trail at Clarksville Montgomery County African-American Legacies

Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is the host non-profit organization for the Clarksville/Montgomery County African American Legacy Trail, ensuring that the brochure remains in print and distribution. All donations are tax-deductible.