Near Perryton in Ochiltree County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ochiltree Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016
1. Ochiltree Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Ochiltree Cemetery. . In 1902, Jim McLarty and J. V. Stump fenced off 90 acres for a cemetery in the town of Ochiltree. Soon afterwards, Jim was thrown from his horse and killed, and at age 21 became the first person buried in the cemetery. In 1927 the county acquired the deed from Mr. J. M. Blasingame; in 1930 a cemetery association was formed. During the Depression of the 1930s an entry gate was built with help from the Works Progress Administration. Veterans of the Civil and Spanish American wars, as well as World Wars I and II and the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, are among the citizens buried here.
In 1902, Jim McLarty and J. V. Stump fenced off 90 acres for a cemetery in the town of Ochiltree. Soon afterwards, Jim was thrown from his horse and killed, and at age 21 became the first person buried in the cemetery. In 1927 the county acquired the deed from Mr. J. M. Blasingame; in 1930 a cemetery association was formed. During the Depression of the 1930s an entry gate was built with help from the Works Progress Administration. Veterans of the Civil and Spanish American wars, as well as World Wars I and II and the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, are among the citizens buried here.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12131.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 36° 16.736′ N, 100° 48.714′ W. Marker is near Perryton, Texas, in Ochiltree County. Marker is on State Highway 70, 1.8 miles south of State Highway 83, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryton TX 79070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . James W. McLarty. Find A Grave Memorial for James W. McLarty, fist burial in Ochiltree Cemetery. (Submitted on November 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016
2. Ochiltree Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
