This cemetery is listed as both Fairview and Potter Cemetery. Looks like it was est in the 1880s. The cemetery book shows one in 1840, but I think it has to be a typo.
From the History of Atchison County, Kansas, dated 1916: The Leavenworth Northern railway, now a branch of the Santa Fe, and know as the "Pollywog", was built and station located where Potter now stands.
A town was platted and called Bennett Springs, after James Gordon Bennett, the well know eastern journalist. The mineral springs on the Masterson farm near the town site were attracting considerable attention at the time and was thought that a popular resort could be built up there. The medicinal properties of the water were discovered by Dr. Rice, a local physician and subsequently analyzed by experts, who confirmed Dr. Rice's conclusions, and a number of people claimed to have used the waters in liver, kidney and other complaints with good results. Henry C Squires, afterward a Potter, banker, conceived the idea of establishing a health resort here, and named it in honor of James Gordon Bennett, who, it was thought would use his influence towards getting eastern capital interested in the project.
The expected financial backing was not forthcoming, however and the proposed development of the springs was never made.
In the meantime the railroad people had christened the town Potter, in honor of Hon. Joseph Potter, owner of the quarter section on which the town was laid out, and , while the name of the town still appears on the tax rolls as Bennett Springs, the original name having never been legally changed, the town is now generally known as Potter.
The book goes on to say "Potter is one of the most flourishing towns of its size in Kansas.,
You are looking for a gallon mayo jar with swag and a log book. I know you are tired of bison tubes. Enjoy. As I have stated may times before, Atchison County has many roads that are not paved or gravel, be aware and do not go on dirt roads that are muddy or wet. Please be respectful of your surroundings.