Near Cisco in Eastland County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Scranton Cemetery

Photographed By Duane Hall, December 29, 2014

1. Scranton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Settled in the 1870s, the Scranton community grew to include a post office, stores, a cotton gin, blacksmith, school and academy. In Oct. 1896, Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances (Morgan) Ray donated land for a Baptist church and graveyard. The earliest burial had already occurred in July, that of Alvin Sprawls, infant son of H.B. and M.E. Sprawls. A cemetery association formed in 1968. The Scranton community center hosts funeral services, visitations, and an annual Scranton homecoming. Dozens of military veterans dating from the Civil War are buried here, along with early settlers, educators, and public officials. The cemetery is a testament to the pioneering men and women of the community.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2012

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17629.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 32° 18.322′ N, 99° 6.92′ W. Marker is near Cisco, Texas, in Eastland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Road 147 and County Road 151, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the southeast corner of Scranton Cemetery. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Cisco TX 76437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Scranton Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atwell Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Hittson Ranch Headquarters on Battle Creek (approx. 5½ miles away); Burkett Pecan Tree (approx. 5.7 miles away); Dothan Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); Site of Cottonwood Springs (approx. 8.6 miles away); Cottonwood Bank and Post Office (approx. 8.7 miles away); Old Cottonwood Cemetery (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cisco.

Also see . . .
1. Scranton Cemetery. From the findagrave.com website. (Submitted on January 2, 2015.)

2. Walter S. King. Includes biography, detailed service record and citations, and photographs. (Submitted on January 2, 2015.)

Additional commentary.
1. Lt. Col. Walter Siler King Memorial
The Scranton Cemetery hosts a memorial for Lt. Col. Walter Siler King of the United States Air Force. The memorial reads:

Proudly dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Siler King, United States Air Force, whose mortal remains lie in a far and distant land.

Born June 9, 1921 in the Dan Horn community of Eastland County, Texas. Killed in action

Photographed By Duane Hall, December 29, 2014

2. Scranton Cemetery Marker

At southeast corner of Scranton Cemetery
at intersection of CR 147 and CR 151

February 21, 1951 while leading his squadron in support of United Nation Forces over North Korea.

We the members of the 13th Bombardment Squadron (Korea) honor our friend and comrade in arms. A true American hero who will not be forgotten while brave men live and die for freedom.

June 1994

— Submitted January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

Lt. Col. Walter Siler King Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, December 29, 2014

3. Lt. Col. Walter Siler King Memorial

Scranton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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4. Scranton Cemetery

View to northwest

South Entrance to Scranton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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5. South Entrance to Scranton Cemetery

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6. Scranton Cemetery

View to northeast

North Entrance of Scranton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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7. North Entrance of Scranton Cemetery

View to north

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8. Scranton Cemetery

View to southeast

Grave Site of Samuel Hull image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, December 29, 2014

9. Grave Site of Samuel Hull

Co. H 18 Texas Cav C.S.A.
Born Jan. 17, 1844
Died Mar. 6, 1922

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.