Winnsboro in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Winnsboro Cemetery

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. Old Winnsboro Cemetery Marker

Inscription. One of oldest cemeteries in East Texas. First burial (date unknown) was an accident victim. The earliest gravestone belongs to Andrew Vannoy (1812-58), co-owner with Dr. Joseph McGee of one of first sawmills in area. Buried here also are members of the Cook family who were donors of Winnsboro townsite and probably gave land for this cemetery. The many important persons interred here include industrial leaders, three pioneer ministers, eight early-day doctors, a patriot who fought under Gen. George Custer, veterans of Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9026.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 57.654′ N, 95° 17.463′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Mill Street and Blackjack Street, on the left when traveling north on North Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: North Mill Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist Church of Winnsboro

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(about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winnsboro Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Bonnie and Clyde (approx. ¼ mile away); Boom Town (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. George L. Baber (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

Old Winnsboro Cemetery (City Cemetery) and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. Old Winnsboro Cemetery (City Cemetery) and marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.