Fathera Cemetery contains the burial of John R. Fathera, who was a Confederate soldier in Smith's 8th Clvary. This regiment was organized in November 1862, but was later reorganized in January 1863. It was consolidated with Davis's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion and four companies from Murray's Cavalry Regiment. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee in April 1865. Many Rutherford County men were part of Company G. under Captain Jonathan W. Nichol. --Rutherford County Cemeteries Driving Tour