Directions
From Robert Lee, take FM 2034 south-southwest about 15 miles then go west 1 mile on Walnut Road or stay on FM 2034 1 more mile, then go 1 mile north on Cemetery Road.
History
In 1896 the Smith and Chapman families donated 4 acres here for a cemetery and church lot. A sanctuary for all faiths was built on the site the same year to serve the scattered ranches along the divide between the watersheds of the Colorado and North Concho Rivers. First to be buried here was Mrs. H.A. (Callie) Chapman (1870-97). The cemetery contains about 100 graves, including those of the earliest settlers of this area of Coke County and veterans of World Wars I and II and Korea. This cemetery is still used by descendants of many pioneers. (1973) - Historical Marker Text
This cemetery has been abstracted by SAGHS members. The abstracted information can be found in our Stalkin' Kin in Old West Texas quarterly publication:
Vol. 2, Iss. 4, Pg. 171-172
All issues of the Stalkin' Kin are offered for sale in the "Store" and also available at monthly meetings and other events. If you wish to pick up one at a monthly meeting, please give prior notice so we can be sure to have it on hand.
