Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Old Graveyard
(Pioneer Cemetery)
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016
1. The Old Graveyard
Inscription.
The Old Graveyard. (Pioneer Cemetery). This small historic cemetery, also called the "Irvine Family Cemetery," predates the establishment of Terrell by more than 20 years. The first burial was that of Robert Alexander, nephew of W.D. Irvine, in 1851. Now located within the city limits, the cemetery began on land owned by the pioneer Irvine family. It contains the graves of Irvine family members, their neighbors, and descendants, many of whom were responsible for founding this community. The cemetery also contains several unmarked graves. The last known burial to take place here was in 1956.
This small historic cemetery, also called the "Irvine Family Cemetery," predates the establishment of Terrell by more than 20 years. The first burial was that of Robert Alexander, nephew of W.D. Irvine, in 1851. Now located within the city limits, the cemetery began on land owned by the pioneer Irvine family. It contains the graves of Irvine family members, their neighbors, and descendants, many of whom were responsible for founding this community. The cemetery also contains several unmarked graves. The last known burial to take place here was in 1956.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8522.)
Location. 32° 43.749′ N, 96° 17.275′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of New Hope Street and Polk Street, on the right when traveling south on New Hope Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 New Hope Street, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
