Key Underwood

Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard

Started September 4, 1937

A unique tribute to man's best friend. Located in the Freedom Hills of North Alabama. Here in the wilderness of native trees and wild flowers are laid to rest the best of a special breed -- the coon dog.

Coon Dog Graveyard came into being on Labor Day, September 4, 1937, when Key Underwood buried his famous coon dog "Troop". They had spent many enjoyable hours hunting in this area, and it was only fitting that "Troop" be laid to rest here. Since that time, over 100 coon dogs have been buried at the site.

Each year, on Labor Day, a celebration is held in the park. Entertainment ranging from bluegrass music, to buck dancing and even a liar's contest is enjoyed along with great Southern barbeque.

At other times, it is a place of solitude broken only by the song of a bird or the chatter of a squirrel with the bubbling of a fresh mountain spring heard flowing nearby. A place to see and feel nature at its best.

The park is equipped with a picnic area, restrooms, and a pavilion.

DIRECTIONS: 7 miles west of Tuscumbia on U.S. Hwy. 72, turn left on Alabama Hwy. 247 and travel approximately 12 miles, turn right and follow the signs to the attraction.

Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau

Highway 72 West, P.O. Box 440
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
(205)383-0783

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8/06/99