Lewisville in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McCurley Cemetery
Photographed By J Frye
1. McCurley Cemetery Marker
The McCurley family of Illinois settled in Denton County in 1852. George Collins McCurley set aside land for a burial ground, church, and school. A traveling stranger may have been the first burial, but George's brother, Abraham, who died in 1871, was the first family member buried at the site. The first marked graves date from 1877, when the plot began to be used by neighbors. In 1951 the 106 graves which then comprised the cemetery had to be relocated because of the construction of Lewisville lake. They were moved here, adjoining Old Hall Cemetery, burial place of George C. McCurley.
(1984)
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3288.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 33° 3.855′ N, 97° 1.629′ W. Marker is in Lewisville, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is on McGee Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisville TX 75077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Peters Colony (approx. 1˝ miles away); Bethel Community (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lewisville Prehistoric Site
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Photographed By J Frye
2. McCurley Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
