Azle in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ash Creek Cemetery
Photographed by J Frye
1. Ash Creek Cemetery Marker
The oldest known graves in this community burial ground are those of Dave Morrison (1849-1874) and W. P. Gregg (1833-1874). Dr. James Azle Stewart, for whom Azle is named, and John Giles Reynolds, early grist mill operator, each donated an acre of land to establish the cemetery. Both Stewart and Reynolds are buried here. The Azle Cemetery Association was organized in 1922 to care for the site and to keep burial records. The Association bought additional land in 1932, 1947 and 1959 and constructed a tabernacle on the grounds. There are over 2,000 graves in Ash Creek Cemetery.
(1985)
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 220.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 32° 53.266′ N, 97° 32.812′ W. Marker is in Azle, Texas, in Parker County. It is on South Stewart Street west of Silver Creek Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Azle TX 76020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ash Creek Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William M. Rice (about
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Photographed by J Frye
2. Ash Creek Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,077 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
