Near Mustang Ridge in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Harris Cemetery
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
1. Harris Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Harris Cemetery. . Sidon H. Harris and his family arrived in Texas in 1851, and moved to this vicinity in 1856. Harris and his wife, Amanda, bought two parcels of land, and this family cemetery was begun when Sidon died in 1861. Two Harris children were buried here in 1862, followed by Amanda in 1866. Descendants later sold the land, with the understanding that the cemetery would be maintained. Destruction of the cemetery in 1984 led to the replacement of the original grave markers. The cemetery reflects the history of an early Caldwell County family.
Sidon H. Harris and his family arrived in Texas in 1851, and moved to this vicinity in 1856. Harris and his wife, Amanda, bought two parcels of land, and this family cemetery was begun when Sidon died in 1861. Two Harris children were buried here in 1862, followed by Amanda in 1866. Descendants later sold the land, with the understanding that the cemetery would be maintained. Destruction of the cemetery in 1984 led to the replacement of the original grave markers. The cemetery reflects the history of an early Caldwell County family.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9777.)
Location. 30° 1.502′ N, 97° 40.224′ W. Marker is near Mustang Ridge, Texas, in Caldwell County. Marker can be reached from Farm to Market Road 1854. Marker is .1 miles southwest of road through unmarked gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dale TX 78616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
