It was established in 1876, and laid out by Nathan Franklin Barrett.

[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 3, 1985.

[1] Notable burials include US Representative Fred L. Blackmon (1873–1921) and Civil War general Daniel Tyler (1799–1882).

[3] Robert Ernest Noble a physician and United States Army officer who attained the rank of major general is also buried at Hillside.

[4] The Temple Beth El section of the cemetery was designated as an Alabama Historical Cemetery on October 15, 2008.