Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Evergreen Cemetery
The first burial is attributed to Lucy Pope Maxey (1794-1866), the mother of Samuel Bell Maxey, a West Point graduate, Confederate General and United States Senator. His wife, Marilda C. Maxey (1833-1908) is also buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Most of the cemetery’s eleven incorporators are buried here, including Samuel Bell Maxey (1825-1895), Dr. Alfred Simpson Johnson (1814-1881), Albert J. Redding (1821-1900) and William Bramlette (1851-1908).
Another incorporator buried here is Willet C. Babcock (1828-1881). His “Jesus in Cowboy Boots” monument attracts visitors from across the nation. Examples of the unique stonecutting art within the cemetery include a bevy of angelic figures and religious imagery, flowers, vines, cotton bales, broken trees, anchors and chains, sheep, a life-size buffalo and a replica of the front page of the Paris Morning News. This historic cemetery reflects the growth and rich history of Paris and Lamar County.
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17580.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 33° 38.59′ N, 95° 33.063′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Evergreen Street and 6th Street SE, on the right when traveling east. This marker is well inside the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 560 Evergreen St, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Travis Clack Henderson (here, next to this marker); Paris Cotton Compress (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sam Bell Maxey (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lightfoot - Coleman House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Judge Wm. Henry Lightfoot House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Church of the Holy Cross, Episcopal (approx. one mile away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Paris (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.