ABBS FAMILY
Located 12 miles west of Grapeland on Hwy 227. 4 known graves.

ADAMS-LITTLE
Just past Weldon on 230, turn right on FM 2915 at the Union 76 sign. Two miles down to a dirt road. Not open to the public.

AIR CORPS CADET
One grave down Pipe Line Road from about 4 miles from Latexo.

ALABAMA-JACOB ALLBRIGHT-CHANDLER (aka Old Alabama)
West of Porter Springs on FM132 about 7 miles. Near entrance of the Potter Ranch at the site of Alabama Frerry, a short distance from the farm.

ANDERSON-ELLIS
Trinity Co., TX. Located east of Lovelady on FM 1280, one mile past Friday Community; turn left at the cemetery sign.

ANTIOCH - LOVELADY
Lovelady Antioch Cemetery - Soldiers
Located about 5 miles southwest of Lovelady on FM 230. The short driveway into and through the cemetery leads to the Antioch Baptist Church located at the back of the Cemetery.

ANTIOCH at RATCLIFF
Off Hwy 7 between Kennard and Ratcliff in Coltharp Community. A sign is erected at the site of the Coltharp-Hagerville road intersection directing traffic to the cemetery. Another sign is just east of the business section of Ratcliff. Directions: From Hwy 7, 1 and 3/10 miles east of Kennard, turn onto CR 4700 for 1 and 9/10 miles, to a left turn onto CR 4720 for 7/10 mile to the cemetery

ANTRIM
Location of the Cemetery: about 7 miles west of Grapeland on FM 1272 turn onto CR 2290 for 2.2 miles
It is just across Mackleroy Spring Branch on a hill to the right. It consists of 5.3 acres and derived its name from W. F. Gray who came from Antrim, England in the 1800’s

ARBOR ROAD
In the Arbor Community near the corner of FM 232 and Old Arbor Road. Two infant graves.

ARLEDGE-JONES
Located about ten miles east of Crockett on SH 7, within the Dave E. Rains Ranch.

ATKINS (aka Adams)
West of Grapeland near Pennington land. Grave covered by Houston County Lake.

AUGUSTA
Located on CR 1680, 3/10 mile off FM 227, in Augusta (10 miles east of Grapeland); turn at the Masonic Lodge. Mailing address: Augusta Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 196 Grapeland, Texas 75844

BEAZLEY FAMILY
West of Grapeland on 227 to FM 2544 to Glenn Beazley farm.

BEAZLEY, KATHERINE PENNINGTON
No markers. About 11 miles west of Grapeland near Beazley family cemetery behind old homestead.

BEESON-BOX see BOX-BEESON

BENNETT CEMETERY
Location lost: was located on Daniel B. Bennett land, Weches, Houston Co., TX, near the Neches River on a fence line joining the National Forest.. The area is near Hargrove Lake. Three graves visible at last sighting.
Known Burials: Nancy Weeks Bennett b. Feb. 1829 Amite Co., MS; died about 1885; wife of Daniel Berry Bennett & Mary Bennett b. Jan. 1898 died about 1906 (daughter of Henry Harvey Bennett & Harriett Pate).

BETHEL
Go north from Kennard on Hwy 7 and then left on FM227 to Tadmore. In Tadmore go left again on CR on 1135. About 2 miles.

BOBBITT CEMETERY
Five miles east of August on FM 227.

BLAIR FAMILY
Located on FM 232 at Shady Grove, 2 .2 miles north of US 287. This is a new cemetery, and at the present time has a single grave

BOBBITT CEMETERY
Located about 5 miles east of Augusta on FM 227. It has about 132 marked graves and about 30 recorded only by numbered slabs with the names in the record book (in 1986).

BODENHAMER
Twelve miles east of Grapeland at Liberty Hill. Go north on FM3016. Not open to public.

BOGGS
Located about 3 miles southwest of Austonio off farm FM 1280. The land for the cemetery was given to the community for a cemetery, school and church sometime before 1835 by a Mr. Bobby Boggs. Later the school and church was moved to another location about 2 miles from the cemetery and the new community became known as the Ash Community

BOWDOIN
This small cemetery near Porter Springs is located on land that has been in the Bowdoin family since 1847. It is currently owned by Lyle and Margaret Welsh Thomasson

BOX FAMILY
East of Latexo about 3 miles. Cemetery is about ½ mile south of FM2663 on private property, by a large Elm tree.

BOX-BEESON
Located 2 miles south of Crockett on Hwy 19. On east side of road on a private ranch. Not accessible or visible from Hwy 19. No public entry.

BRENT
From Crockett take SH 21 to Ratcliff, turn north on FM 227 for 3 ½ miles to CR 1135. Take CR 1135 for approximately one mile, turn left onto Forest Road 513 for 4/10 mile; turn left at a Private Road sign; the cemetery is 4/10 mile on the right.

BRIDGES
In Mound City area near the north Houston County line. Possibly off of CR1730 which runs off of FM 2022.

BROWN (aka Old Brown)
17 miles east of Crockett in Hickory Creek Community. Abandoned.

BURAL
Single gravesite off of 1733 east of Crockett.

BURNS FAMILY (see HESTER)

BURTON
Located in southwest Houston County. Go from Austonio west on SH 21 about a mile, turn right on a dirt road for two miles. Cemetery is less than ½ mile due north.

BUTLER FAMILY
Near Vistula on family homesite.

BYNUM
Located nine miles west of Crockett on SH 21, turn left onto CR 3380 for about two miles; the cemetery is at the intersection with CR3390.

CAMPBELL FAMILY - GRAPELAND WEST
West of Grapeland 14 miles on FM227 right turns onto CR2226 at end of pavement.

CAMPBELL HALL'S BLUFF
Located 10 miles west of Crockett on CR2065, which is an extension of FM 2076, in the Halls Bluff Community. The 2 ½ acres donated by Henry Campbell were dedicated in June 1880.

CAMPBELL WHEELER SPRINGS
At the Wheeler Springs Community, northwest of Crockett on 229 to CR2080.

NEW CEDAR BRANCH
West of Grapeland on FM 227 to the end of the pavement; continue on CR2210 for about 5 miles. The cemetery is across the road from the New Cedar Branch Church.

OLD CEDAR BRANCH
From Grapeland, take FM 227 west to end of pavement, and continue on CR2210, through a sharp left curve; turn right onto a drive to a locked gate over a cattleguard; the cemetery is not visible from this point.

CEDAR POINT
From Crockett on SH 21 for 12 miles. Turn right on FM 1733. Go 5 miles to CR 1125. Cemetery is ¾ mile off FM 1733.

CENTER HILL
South of Crockett about 10 miles on Hwy 19 just past Rockland Cemetery. You will see a sign for the cemetery at CR 4040. Take road to end.

CHAFFIN FAMILY
From Grapeland, 4-1/2 miles on Old Palestine Hwy, 2-1/2 miles north of Oak Grove Church.

CLAPP
Located on FM 1893 approximately 4 miles west of SH19 in Walker Co. Cemetery is enclosed by a chain link fence with sign over the gateway.

CLAPP, ELISHA (aka Old Lunsford)
Located southwest of Crockett between SH 21 and Porter Springs, off FM 2967 in a private pasture.

CONCORD
Take Hwy 7 east of Crockett about 8 miles to Berea. Go north on CR1030 at the Stanton Cemetery. After 2 bends in the road you will see the Concord Cemetery on the left.

CONNER
Conner Cemetery - Marker Information for Mary Williams Lackey
Located north of Ratcliff, turn on FM 227, go 1 mile, turn right onto CR1175 at the cemetery sign; after 4 miles, turn left onto CR1170 (at another cemetery sign) and go approximately 5 miles. Cemetery is at the top of the hill on the right.

COOK-HALE-BARBEE
Located on Northcutt Ranch approx. 3 mi. south of Crockett, off FM 2712. Permission to visit must be received from Mr. & Mrs. Doug Northcutt

COOK'S MOUNTAIN (aka ROCKY MOUNT)
Two miles west of Crockett off FM229 on CR2030.

CORINTH
The cemetery is located about two and one-half miles NW of Kennard on CR1075 (Old Center Hill Rd.)

CREASY
Located about 5 miles south of Kennard down FM2781, left on CR4615, right on CR4625.

CREEK
Two miles southeast of Austonio on FM 1280 towards Lovelady in the Georgia Camp are, then 1/10 mile east on county road. Very large and active cemetery. Contact information: Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Beth Lucas, 205 Enchanted Est., Crockett, Texas 75835.

CROCKETT SOUTH
Located3 miles south of Crockett on FM 2110.

DAILEY COMMUNITY
Ten miles west of Grapeland right off FM227.

DAILEY FAMILY
A little further than the community cemetery on FM227. Right on CR2255.

DAVIDSON-CUTLER
East of Grapeland off of Allen Road and FM 2423.

DAVIS
On FM227 east of Cleveland.

DAVIS FAMILY AUGUSTA
South of Augusta on private land.

DAVIS FAMILY GRAPELAND
Located 6.8 miles northwest of Grapeland off FM 1272; pioneer Bradford Davis families who came from Mississippi in 1838.

DEMBY
In the Wheeler Springs Community. Location: West from Crockett on FM 229 to CR2080 to Wheeler Springs Community. At the first house on the left (white with brick trim to bottom of windows) turn up beside it, go through a gate, the cemetery is on the right. Gate is locked by he present owner of the property, cemetery overgrown and neglected.

JOHN DENSON FAMILY
Located on property owned by B. F. Gardner, about three miles east of Grapeland off FM 227 on the banks of Bennett Creek. Rediscovered in June, 1998, by Bob and Wanda Brimberry Winter while searching for the remants of the old John Denson log home. , Some burials that were assumed to be in the Joseph Denson Family Cemetery are now known to be in this, the John Denson Cemetery.

JOSEPH DENSON FAMILY
From Grapeland, take FM2423 east to CR1845 north for 6/10 mile, keeping to the right when the road divides. Joseph Denson set aside 1.5 acres out of his farm for a family burial ground. Two additional acres were deeded for enlargement of the cemetery in 1977.

DICKSON GRAVES
On Shoemake farm in Latexo.

DOUGLASS
Located on CR 3475 at the end of FM 2915, west of Lovelady and north of Weldon.

DOUGLAS FAMILY GREB RANCH
Located off Old Arbor Road, east of Crockett. Private.

DUNNAM-HARMON
2 miles east of Grapeland on FM228. On private ranch.

EASLEY
Located near the county line in far northeast Houston County. SH 21 from Crockett to about four miles past Weches. Cemetery is on the right before the Forest Service Road.

BALIS EDENS FAMILY
Located about nine miles west of Grapeland on private property. Go 6 ½ miles west on FM 227, turn south on side road. Cross Big Elkhart Creek. Cemetery is in a pasture with a fence around it. Contact Information: EDENS FAMILY ASSOCIATION: 2903 Lakeshore Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

EDENS-MADDEN
Thirteen miles northeast of Crockett, and east of FM 2022. It is in the woods on the south side of San Pedro Creek and not accessible to the public. The burial grounds are within a few hundred yards of the homestead where several women and children were killed by Indians in 1838. A historical marker at the road describes the massacre. Contact Information: EDENS FAMILY ASSOCIATION: 2903 Lakeshore Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

EHLENBERG
One grave, no marker a few hundred yards north of FM 1280 at Pearson Chapel.

ELLIOTT, ABRAHAM B. FAMILY
This family burial ground is located south of Lovelady on FM 230 in the Prairie Point Community. To find it, take first road east after passing Tantabogue Creek when traveling south. At first fork, bear right and travel approximately a mile. The cemetery is in the woods on the Ben Parker heir’s property

ELLIS SPRING
Located on the site of the Trinity Oil Field on the old Weldon-Trinity Road which is off FM 230, turning east after crossing Tantabogue Creek on first road to Prairie Point. Follow, bearing left, to a juncture of Prairie Point, Weldon and Trinitiy roads and a sign reading “Trinity Oil Field -- 1 mile”. Travel that road for two miles to a good gravel road with oil tanks of left. A quarter mile on left is the fenced cemetery

ENGLISH- HICKS
Directions: from Crockett take SH 7 east for 7 miles, turn left on CR1030 for 3/10 of a mile; Turn right on CR1035 for 1/10 mile. The fenced cemetery is on the right in a private pasture; permission is required to enter.

ENGLISH, JIM
Take SH 7 east of Crockett about 7 miles to Berea. Go north on CR1030 (at the Stanton Cemetery). After 2 bends in the road you will pass the Concord Cemetery on your left. At dead end take CR1040 right. Take your first road left. There are signs to the English Cemetery.

ENON
From SH 7 about 4 miles east of Ratcliff, turn south onto CR 4740; cemetery is about 2 miles on the right

EVERGREEN CEMETERY - Grapeland-Percilla

Pipkin Family at Evergreen Cemetery

EVERGREEN CEMETERY - LOVELADY
See listing below for: LOVELADY-EVERGREEN CEMETERY

EVERGREEN MEMORIAL PARK - CROCKETT
Located on the NW Loop 304 on the outskirts of Crockett at US287/SH19. Began circa 1921.

FENNELL MEMORY GARDEN
Private family cemetery. From TX 7 east of Crockett, turn north onto FM1733; after 2 miles, turn east onto Forest Road 524 and travel 350 yds. to the cemetery.

FERRELL
Located about 1 mile from the Walling Cemetery west of Grapeland off of FM 227 near Daly Road. Unmarked graves of the Ferrell family.

FODICE
Take Hwy 287 south from Crockett to Holly Community. Take CR4200 right to cemetery.

FOREST LAWN
Directions: From N. 4th St. in Crockett, turn west onto Patterson Ave.; at the end of the street, turn right into the cemetery.

FRANKLIN-PUNTCH
Off of Hwy 21 in Weches. Permission required.

FURLOUGH
No markers. South of Creek Community off of FM1280.

GERMANY CEMETERY
Directions : TX21 east of Crockett for 8.8 miles to a left onto CR 1545 for approximately one mile; right onto CR1655 for approximately one mile, to a left onto CR1650 for approximately 2/10 of a mile; the cemetery is on the left.

GLENWOOD - CROCKETT
Establish in late 1830's and located in Crockett on Pease Avenue.

GLENWOOD SOUTH
Black section in SE quadrant of above cemetery. Had been neglected and overgrown until massive clean up in 1985 that recovered many burial sites.

GLOVER (aka Old Glover)
Fifteen miles east on Hwy 21. Go left on CR 1560 just past New Energy Cemetery is on right before CR1565.

GOLDEN GATE
Relatively new. Located 2 miles southwest of Grapeland off of CR2120.

GOODRUM FAMILY
Near Weldon off of Hwy 230.

GRACIE MARKER
This grave marker was discovered lying in a creekbed in the Davy Crockett National Forest.

GRAHAM
In Latexo across form Ephesus Church.

GRAPELAND CITY CEMETERY
In downtown Grapeland, turn west on W. Chestnut St. and turn north beside the First Baptist Church onto Olive Lane (FM 1272) ; turn left onto Redbud Street. The cemetery is on the left, at the corner of Redbud and Dogwood, shortly before the entrance to Salmon Lake Park. Dates back to 1880.

GROUNDS CEMETERY
Northwest of Crockett up Hwy 21, left on CR 1545 and right on CR 1655.

GUICELAND
Six miles north of Grapeland up Hwy 19 to CR1890. Go right and it is on your left at the sharp bend.

HAGAN
SW of Crockett on Hwy 21 about 5 miles on left. Well marked.

HAILE-PARKER
About 13 miles west of Crockett on Hwy 21 near the Mustang Prairie Ranch House.

HALL
About 11 miles west of Crockett on Hwy 229. Go left just past Wheeler Springs Community.

HALL'S BLUFF
On private land west of Crockett near Trinity River Bluff on FM2076 and then CR2065.. Stubblefield family and slaves.

HARDIN
On a private ranch in north Houston County between Livelyville and Grapeland. One marker left.

HAYES SPRINGS
West of Grapeland on FM 227 about 3 miles to CR2170. Go left, cemetery is well marked and on the left.

HELTON
Southeast of Kenard down FM357 about 4 miles. Turn right on CR4685 and left on CR4675.

HEROD CEMETERY
Located about 3 miles northwest of Grapeland on FM 1283. Turn on CR 2305. It will be opposite the Parker Cemetery across the cattle guard about ¼ mile.

HEROD FAMILY
About 2 miles further north of above cemetery.

HEROD, JOSIAH
About 2 1/2 miles northwest of Grapeland on FM 1272 on east side of road.

HERON GRAVE
One grave in pasture east of Crockett on Hwy 21 near Cedar Point.

HERRON-SPINKS
Located west of Crockett off SH 7 about 5 miles from Loop 304. Turn right at Dickson-Hopewell sign (CR2055), go past the church and creek and lane will be on your left that leads 200 yards to cemetery.

HESTER / BURNS FAMILY
Directions: From Loop 304 North, travel north on FM2022 for 6.5 miles; turn left (west) onto CR1630; continue for 1.3 miles to new gate on the left, with sign denoting “ Burns Family Cemetery”. Walk north about 100 yds. along the perimeter fence of the property to the cemetery. Property now owned by Gary Burns, and has been re-activated.

HICKORY GROVE
Take Hwy 21 from Crockett about 13 miles. On private property.

HICKS, WES
Go west on 227 from Grapeland about 11 miles to CR2255. Go north. Cemetery is at first sharp bend to the left about 2 miles. Iron gate, no sign.

HILL, ADALINE PLATT
About 5 miles east of Crockett on Hwy 7.

HILL
Between Kennard and Pennington off of FM2781. A cemetery sign directs a right turn; after 1 mile, turn in a gate; it is100 yds to the cemetery

HOLLY
Travel east of Lovelady on FM 1280 approximately 7 miles; turn right onto CR 4235, which ends at the cemetery.

HOME (aka Old Home or Wilcox)
Located northeast on SH 21 about 15 miles from Crockett between Belott and Weches. Bradley/Wilcox family graves

HUNTLEY, JIEL
Located on a private ranch about a mile off CR4015, 7/10 mile east of TX19. A state highway sign indicating the direction is located at the Four-Mile Park south of Crockett

HUTCHINGS-ALSTON-HADEN
Four miles west of Weldon off of 230. On the prison grounds of the Eastham Prison Unit. Permission can be obtained. This is an old family cemetery, not a prisoner's cemetery. When you get to the sharp bend on FM230, you will see a group of prison employee's homes on the west side. The prison gate is there.

HYDE'S FERRY ROAD GRAVES
West of Weldon on Hyde Farm.

IVIE
The cemetery is located in southeast Houston County. In Kennard, take FM357 southeast for 7 miles; turn west onto Forest Road 527 for 2 miles; turn south onto Forest Road 596 for ½ mile to the cemetery.

JASPER
South of Crockett on Hwy 287 about 4 miles. Marked from highway. Behind Jasper Church. Locked fence.

JOHNSTON
The cemetery is located on land owned by the Johnston family in the early 1870’s. Current owner is Garry L. Holcomb. To reach the cemetery from US287 at the northern edge of Grapeland, turn east onto CR1885 (Whitespot Rd.). Where the road makes a sharp bend to the left, Mr. Holcomb’s gate is straight ahead. The cemetery is fenced and well maintained. Contact Mr. Holcomb to arrange access to the cemetery.

JONES-KYLE FAMILY
Located off of FM2022 between San Pedro Creek and FM227. Private, not accessible.

JONES, MITCHELL
From Loop 304, travel west on SH 7 for 1.7 miles to a left onto a dirt road. A locked gate on the left at 9/10 mile can be opened by a nearby neighbor. The cemetery is 3/10 mile past the gate. Need permission.

W. T. JONES GRAVE
This single gravesite is located on the W. T. Jones Survey, on Hill Cemetery Rd., east of FM2781 near Pennington. Mr. Jones was the original owner of the property, which is now owned by Billy Edd Westbrook. The grave was maintained for many years by the Westbrooks. The marker was destroyed by lightning, and was replaced by two posts.

JORDAN
Located about 7 miles southwest of Crockett on FM 2110. Only two graves visible

 

KENNARD COMMUNITY (aka NEW HOPE)
West of Kennard on Hwy 7 at CR1075.

KENNEDY FAMILY
Off Hwy 21 between Weches and Neches River, about two miles west of the river, and a short distance east of the highway.

KILGORE (aka Sol Durham or Sullivan)
On TX 7, approximately five miles east of Ratcliff, and one-half mile after passing the intersection of FM 4740 & TX7, turn north onto Forest Road 561. The farmstead and cemetery are a short distance, at the end of this road.

KYLE FAMILY
12 miles from Crockett on TX 7 East, to a left turn onto FM1733 for 3.5 miles, to a left turn onto CR1060 for 2.2 miles. The cemetery is on private land in a pasture on the right.

LAKE CREEK
Located between Pennington and Kennard. On US287, approximately 10.5 miles east of Crockett, after crossing the second of two long bridges, turn left onto CR4550. After approximately 1.5 miles, turn left onto CR4555; continue to cemetery sign; turn left, and road leads to cemetery.

LATEXO
Located in the city of Latexo, at the intersection of US287 / TX19 and FM2661 turn left one block, cemetery on the left; about 6 miles north of Crockett.

OLD LATEXO
Lost cemetery, still shows on county maps. Northwest of Latexo on John A. Goolsby Survey (A452). From US287 / SH19 in Latexo at the blinking light, turn west onto Old Latexo Road, beside the Methodist Church and travel ½ mile through a bend to a Y; take the left fork to cross the railroad tracts, where the road becomes CR 2124; after .2 mile at a T, turn right onto CR 2120, travel to CR 2155 the last road before Little Elkhart Creek. Site of Old Truevine Independent Baptist Church is at intersection, cemetery is about ½ mile to the northwest in a pasture. No markers remain.

LIBERTY HILL COMMUNITY
No markers, private, inaccessible.

LIVELYVILLE
Northeast of Grapeland down FM288 for 3/4 mile. Take CR 1880 on left and go about 2 1/2 more miles. Cemetery on left.

LONE STAR-TYER
FM 2423 east of Grapeland for about six miles, turn south on CR 1640, about 2 miles on the right.

LONG
Located near Hall’s Bluff off FM2076 west of Crockett, on old Long Plantation.

LOVELADY-EVERGREEN CEMETERY
Located east of the railroad tracks on SH19 north in Lovelady.


LUCE
To find the Luce Cemetery from TX 7 in eastern Houston Co., at Ratcliff, turn south on Forest Service Road 511, and go about one mile. The cemetery is located inside the fence of Temple-Inland’s North Boggy Slough Hunting Club. A key must be obtained from a caretaker of the cemetery to get through the gate. Luce Cemetery is a small cemetery located on a knoll in the forks of a deep branch.

LYNCH (OLD)
On private property 1 mile west of Arbor on FM 232.

MACKLEROY
Deserted graves on FM1272 west of Grapeland about 9 miles east of Antrim Cemetery.

MANNING CEMETERY
Eight miles east of Crockett on Hwy 21. Left on Manning Lane.

MASON-BARKLEY
Family graves located on private farm on the Trinity River.

JACOB MASTERS - FAMILY GRAVES
The search for this lost burial ground continues. Commission members believe it to be east of Crockett off SH21 some six miles, then north of the highway some three or four miles.  Another thought, which has surfaced since the 1978 publication and with searches made during fall of 1985, is that the family cemetery was bulldozed to make right of way for SH-21 which was changed in the 1930s.


MATCHETT
Unmarked family graves on FM1733 near the corner of Hwy 7 between Crockett & Kennard.

MATTHEWS
Located northwest of Grapeland. Take FM 1272 for about 8 miles until pavement ends. Turn right on CR 2290 and go almost a mile to a dirt road on right. Cemetery is shortly after crossing a cattleguard.

MAYES
Located southwest from Crockett about 7 miles down either SH 7 or SH 21 about 7 miles to CR 3045. The cemetery is between the two highways on this road; on the west side along the road.

McCANN (OLD)
Located on CR 2140. Take FM 229 northwest from Crockett. Go right on CR 2140. The cemetery is on banks of Houston County Lake.

McCARTER
Located by McCarthy Chapel. Take FM 2022 north about 9 miles. Go left on CR 1535 (there is a sign). About 1 ½ miles down CR 1535, the cemetery is on the left.

McKELVEY - TADMORE COMMUNITY
From Crockett take SH 7 east to Ratcliff. Turn north at the cemetery sign on CR1135. Go about 1.5 miles; turn left through metal gates. Cemetery is about 1/10th mile further in a large grassy field.

McKINNEY-WELLS FAMILY
Take SH 7 to Ratcliff. Cemetery is about ½ mile from Plain Church.

DANIEL McLEAN FAMILY BURIAL SITE
Located about 20 miles northeast of Crockett on SH 21 (Old San Antonio Road) near FM 227 cutoff in the Weches Area. On McLean’s original land grant--two graves

McQUEEN
One grave on private property about one mile northeast of Latexo near Hwy 287.

MERIWETHER (Old)
Private property. Take Hwy 227 west of Grapeland to CR2180. Go south to CR2190 and turn left. About 1/2 mile down you will see a rusted cemetery sign on the left. Road is cut out of the earth. Very high on both sides. Down this road.

MEXICAN
This cemetery is located just north of Lovelady off of SH 19. Just before the first big curve after leaving Lovelady, you will see a historical marker about the Houston-Leon County Coal Company on your right. About ¼ of a mile past that on your left you will see pavement from an old road branching off on the left. Park here and walk about 25 paces south along the road and then go into the woods. This abandoned cemetery has become part of the woods.

MEXICAN PRISONER
Out from Ratcliff, prisoner buried where he was killed in an attempt to recapture him after his escape from Rusk Prison.

MILLER
One mile from Cedar Point. No access.

MILLIGAN CEMETERY - Link to: Historical Marker Dedication
Location: going north, 1.7 miles north of the caution light in Latexo, turn right on dirt road - go 2.1 miles. Cemetery is at the curve of the road that loops around 3 sides of the location.

MISSISSIPPI (Old) - (aka MISSISSIPPI HILL)
Located about 3 miles from Austonio on SH 21 southwest of Crockett. Private. In Mustang Prairie area.

MITCHELL
On private land.

MOSELEY
Weches/Burran Town area. One infant grave.

MOUNT MORIAH (aka Ramsey)
Located south of Crockett on SH 21 about 5 miles on right. Near Mount Moriah Church.

MOUNT OLIVE
Located just off of FM 230 southwest of Lovelady about 1 ½ miles.

MOUNT VERNON
North east of Kennard on Hwy 7. Just past Ratcliff take CR 1155 about 5 miles. Cemetery is on the right. Quite large and active.

MOUNT ZION
West of Grapeland on FM227 and FM2544 in Mt. Zion Community.

MURDOCK
Just south of Grapeland on CR1840. Private.

MURPHY ASH COMMUNITY
Located on FM 1280 west of Austonio. In the Ash Community.

NEAL and ROSE
Located two miles from Crockett on Old Huntsville Road Located on private property.

NEW ENERGY
Located about 12 miles east of Crockett on SH 21. Cemetery is on the right side of SH 21. Very well marked.

NEW HOPE (aka KENNARD COMMUNITY)
Located west of Kennard on SH 7 at CR 1075.


NEW PLEASANT GROVE
Directions: Turn east onto FM3315, which begins at the Four-Mile Park on TX 19 south of Crockett; cross the railroad tracks and turn left; the road turns to the right and after about 1/2 mile, turns sharp right again. The cemetery is at the turn. It is fenced and the gate is locked.

NEW SALEM
Located northwest of Latexo, off CR 2120. From US 287/SH 19 in Latexo, at the blinking light, turn west onto Old Latexo Road beside the Methodist Church and travel ½ mile to a Y, take the left fork to cross the railroad tracts where the road becomes CR 2124; after .2 mile at a T turn right onto CR 2120, travel 2.8 miles, crossing Little Elkhart Creek just before arriving at the location of cemetery. It is landlocked within a private ranch. For access or information, contact Eugene Taylor at 687-4372 or P. O. Box 463, Grapeland.
 

NEW ZION
Located in Trinity County, on SH 19 south of Lovelady. Many Houston County citizens buried there.

OLD PLANTATION CEMETERY
Located on the Eastham Unit Prison grounds (an extension of the Huntsville Prison system).

OVERSHOWN-EDENS
In Liberty Hill area, two infant graves.

PARKER - GRAPELAND
Go north from Grapeland on FM1272. Take CR 2305. Cemetery is on left after sharp right bend.

PARKER - JONES SCHOOLHOUSE
Located in Jones Schoolhouse community, From FM2022 north of Crockett about 9 miles, turn east onto CR 1545. Well marked.

PATTON FAMILY
Located in a private pasture east of FM1733 in Hickory Creek Bottom.

LESTER PATTON FAMILY
On FM2663, two miles east of Latexo, this cemetery is on a part of the 55.43-acre farm belonging to Lester Patton. It is for the use of his family. The first interment was in 1972.

ROBERT S. PATTON FAMILY (Old PATTON)
Take SH 7 to Ratcliff, then FM 227 north for four miles. It will be on your left at the top of a small hill. Enclosed.

PENNINGTON
Four miles east of Pennington on FM358 off of Hwy 287. Just inside Trinity County.

PENNINGTON FAMILY
Seven miles west of Grapeland off FM227 near CR2245.

PENNINGTON FAMILY
Located seven ½ miles west of Grapeland off FM 227 near CR 2245.


PERCILLA EVERGREEN
Location: one-quarter mile west of FM 2022, about 1 mile south of the Houston-Anderson County line.

PISGAH
Located in far east Houston County down Hwy 7, east of Ratcliff in a pasture near Neches River. Marked on map as Mt. Pisgah.

PLEASANT GROVE
Located just south of Berea in the Arbor Community. Go east of Crockett on Hwy 7 through Berea. Just past the Stanton Cemetery on the left, take FM232 south. Cemetery is 1/2 mile on your left.

POLLARD
Private graves south of Lovelady off of Hwy 19 on property owned by a paper company. Hard to find.
 

PORTER SPRINGS (aka WHITE CEMETERY)
Take Hwy 7 to FM132 to Porter Springs. Take CR3075 north (right). Porter Springs Cemetery on right.

POST OAK
South of Augusta. Take 227 to Augusta and take CR1675 south. Cemetery about 1 mile on left.

RANDOLPH (Old)
Located on private property about 12 miles east of Crockett in the Old Randolph Community north of SH7. Unmarked graves.

REED (aka Sunshine)
Located five miles south of Lovelady on FM 230 on private property at Neville’s Prairie. One marker.

REFUGE
Five miles east of Grapeland on FM227 to CR1870 about 1/2 mile.

REYNOLDS
Off of Hwy 230 north of Weldon, take CR 3151, turn right on dirt lane that runs next to ranch.

RICE
Located northeast of Crockett on SH 21. About 3 miles you will see the historic Stage Coach Inn on the left which has a historical marker. Cemetery is across the highway on your right, set off a little from the road.

RICHARDSON-GRIGGS
Unmarked graves on private land formerly owned by Frate Pickett, one acre of the Enoch Richardson Survey at Hagerville.

ROCKLAND
Located about eight miles south of Crockett on SH19 or about five miles north of Lovelady. Clearly marked from Highway at CR4035.

ROCKLAND EAST Link to: Text file of names & dates in this cemetery
Same directions as above, but before you walk in the front gate of Rockland, go to your right around the fence. These graves are outside the fenced area in a less well kept area.

SALEM
Located south of Lovelady on FM 230 (north of Weldon). Just after FM 3151 from Lovelady you will see a sign for the cemetery on the right.

SAN PEDRO ( aka LOCKOUT Rd.)
Located in San Pedro Community north of Crockett at the intersection of FM2022 and FM2423.

SHADY GROVE CEMETERY
Located southeast of Crockett on US 287 about nine miles. Cemetery is on the left at FM232 and visible from the highway. Church on adjoining property.

SHADY GROVE, Old
Located about eleven miles east of FM 232, within private property. There is no access road, nor sign identifying the cemetery. Two acres of land were deeded on August 28m 1886 by W. F. Bayne to W. B. Wall, County Judge, “for the purpose of the grounds for the graveyard and school house,”

SHAW
Located southwest of Lovelady in Prairie Point. Take FM 230 south to CR 3620. Follow it until it veers to the right. Stay right. Cemetery is on the right.

SHERIDAN
Located west of Grapeland on FM 227. Turn right on Pridgen-Sheridan Road and go another 4 miles.

SHERIDAN, JOHN
Single grave (1837) just past Augusta Cemetery on CR1680.

SHEPHERD
Thirteen miles west of Grapeland on FM227 at Greater New Hope. Fenced, but no sign about 200 yards from church.

SMITH
Located off Hwy 7 between Crockett and Berea. Not accessible from the road.

SMITH (aka Dickson-Hopewell)
Located seven miles west of SH 7, turn at Dickson-Hopewell sign onto CR2055, follow for two miles, Land donated by a former slave in 1870.

SMITH FAMILY
West of Grapeland on FM227 on a private farm.

SMITH, MAJOR JOHN-FAMILY
Two graves near Reynard west of Grapeland about 14 miles on FM227 to cattleguard. On private property.

DR. N. C. SMITH
Family graves of Dr. N.C. Smith. Late 1800's near their original house. Located about 3 miles west of Austonio on Hwy 21.

SNELL, SAMUEL
Three graves north of Lovelady on Old Pine Grove Road.

SPEER
Marked on map as Prairie Point, it is southwest of Lovelady down Hwy 230. Take CR3620 to CR3630. Stay right. It is near the road in a fenced area in a mowed field next to a house.

STANTON
About five miles east of Crockett on SH7 on private farm.

STANTON, THOMAS (aka Beria)
Located right in Berea about 8 miles from Crockett on the corner of SH7 and CR1030.

CLOIS STEED
Unknown burials on the property of Clois Steed located on the road to Ivie Cemetery.

JOEL W. STOWE FAMILY GRAVES
Family grave site located off of FM2022 in San Pedro. Private, not accessible.

GAGE STUBBLEFIELD GRAVE
Located about two and one-half miles south of SH 21 on FM 2544 to end of hard surface; 7/10 mile from end of hard surface to second gate on left. One gravesite.

SWEET HOPE
No good directions.

TAYLOR
Location: go west of Grapeland on FM 227 about seven miles, turn left on FM 2544 and go about 4 miles south. Cemetery is quite a ways off the road. Permission must be obtained.

TAYLOR PLANTATION
Located west of Grapeland; take CR 2544 to end of pavement, ½ mile on left, second gate.

THOMPSON FAMILY
Eight miles east of Crockett off SH7. Private

TITUS
Known to have many slaves buried here. Located eight miles east of Crockett off SH 7. Private.

ELECK TURK
Single grave about 50 yds east of San Pedro Creek north of FM228 between Percilla and Grapeland.

TYER
Just past Davis Cemetery on FM 227 east about 3 miles from Grapeland.

TWIN GRAVES
Located on Eastham State Prison Farm, on a hill next to the Trinity River. Must get approval and escort from the prison warden.

TYER
Located just past Davis Cemetery on FM 227 east about 3 miles from Grapeland.

UNION PRAIRIE
Located west of Crockett, take SH 7 to FM 132 to Porter Springs. Take CR 3075 north (right). Pass Porter Springs Cemetery on right to CR 3070. Cemetery is about 1 mile on right.

VAUGHAN
Take FM 227 north of Ratlciff to Tadmore. Take only road to right. About 1 1/2 miles.

VISTULA
Marked on map as Union Grove area. Take SH 21 south to Mapleton, than east on FM 3275 which turns into CR 3480. Cemetery is right where it intersects with CR 3485.

WALKER
Take SH7 to Ratcliff, take CR1155 past Mt. Vernon to the Forest Service Road. Turn left and go to Forest Road 511. These are noted by small brown signs. Turn left on FR511 and go about 1 mile on left side of the road.

WALL - LATEXO
This cemetery is not accessible to the public, except by permission of property owner It is in the pasture behind the owner’s residence on the south side of FM2663, 1/2 mile west of the intersection with FM2022.

WALL - LIBERTY HILL
West of the Bobbit Cemetery off of FM227. Cemetery is in the woods near the Franklin Top Church. Private, inaccessible.

WALLER FAMILY - PINK OAKS RANCH
Located on private ranch twelve miles southeast of Crockett on US 287. Lone grave (1986). Located on private ranch.

WALLER - GOSSETT - BRASHEAR
This overgrown and disused cemetery is on property now owned by Jim Land. It is located on a wooded hilltop in a pasture off CR2075, southeast of FM229, in the Wesley Chapel Community. The cemetery and the community were abandoned after the highway was moved to its present location.

WALLING
Small family cemetery located west of Grapeland off of 227 at Daly Road.

LEE WASHINGTON
Located west of Grapeland, take FM 227 west about 15 miles to CR 2260. Go north until you reach the county line. On left down private road.

WATSON FAMILY
Three unmarked family graves in a field near Weches.

WECHES
Located in Weches off of SH 21 past Mission Tejas State Park, left at Weches Baptist Church.

WEEKS FAMILY
Lost burial ground believed to be 11 miles east of Crockett off of SH21 north of New Energy.

WEEKS INFANT
One infant grave just south of Pearson Chapel.

WELDON
Located in Weldon, take FM 230 from Lovelady and turn east in the middle of Weldon by the store on CR 3575. Signs to cemetery are confusing. Go down 3575. It will bend several times. Stay on right. Last bend will be to the left. Go ¼ mile. Cemetery on right. Well kept.

WESLEY CHAPEL
Located northwest of Crockett, take FM 229 about seven miles. Right at cemetery sign near CR 2130 near church.

WEST UNION
Abandoned about 3 miles west of Grapeland.

WHITEHEAD
Eleven miles north of Crockett on FM 2022.

WILCOX (See HOME)

WILLIAMS-MASTERS
Located about 3/10 mile off of FM 2022 behind the Rice Survey, about 4 miles north of Crockett. Near a pond. No markers. Family graves, including slaves.

M. D. WOMACK LAND
Two graves on Womack land, near Hagerville.

CAL WOOTEN
Located at Harrison Hill off of FM 1280 east about 2 ½ miles from Lovelady. Fenced and well kept.

WORTHAM FAMILY
Family plot of Major John Wortham about 5 miles north of Crockett off of US287. Then 2 miles north on FM2160, Access road in across from country club.

ZION HILL
Actually located just in Trinity County on FM1280 about 4 miles west of Friday.

ZION, OLD
North of Kennard. Take Hwy 7 to FM 227. Go left to Tadmore. Go left on CR1135. Go left again on CR1140. It is on the right.
 

 

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