The Center Hill Baptist Cemetery was established March 3, 1860, when Thomas E. Ellis donated three acres of land for a Union Church and community cemetery. At least 15 burials had occurred in the area prior to this date. The Union Church was later disbanded and the care of the cemetery fell to a few interested residents of the area. As burials increased, these residents formed the Center Hill Cemetery Association to raise funds to maintain the cemetery. There are several depressions and sandstones that indicate unmarked burial sites in all areas of the cemetery. Tradition states that several slaves were buried in the north end of the cemetery. HeadstonesThe Center Hill Cemetery is located across the road from the Center Hill Missionary Baptist Church. To reach the cemetery, take Highway 36 West from Searcy, turn at sign onto a gravel road (which is partially paved) approximately 50 yards past the Center Hill city limits sign and go about half a mile.