Barton Estates in Irving in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sowers Cemetery

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2020

1. Sowers Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

Burial plot was begun in 1868, when a woman and her daughter, whose names have been lost, were interred on the land of Seveir Smalley, a local landowner. In 1874, Edmund D. Sowers (1826 - 1909) and his wife, Freelove, donated one adjoining acre as a public burial ground. In his family lot, Sowers had an impressive monument erected, using proceeds from sale of 65 acres of his land. Additional property was donated by Otis Brown (1879 - 1958).

Many pioneer settlers of this area are buried here.

Cemetery is maintained by Sowers Cemetery Association.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6887.)

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

Location. 32° 49.718′ N, 96° 59.318′ W. Marker is in Irving, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Barton Estates. Marker is on West Pioneer Drive east of Crisp Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3115 West Pioneer Drive, Irving TX 75061, 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. Daniel Webster Gilbert, M.D. (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Franklin Monroe Gilbert (a few steps from this

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marker); Sowers Community (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Dr. D. W. Gilbert Homestead (approx. 0.7 miles away); Haley Memorial Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Bear Creek Community (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jackie Mae Townsell (approx. 1.1 miles away); Shelton’s Bear Creek Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irving.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2020

2. Sowers Cemetery Marker

Sowers Cemetery Entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2020

3. Sowers Cemetery Entrance and Marker

Sowers Cemetery - 150th Anniversary plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Sullivan, April 29, 2024

4. Sowers Cemetery - 150th Anniversary plaque

Plaque is located below the Texas Historical Marker for Sowers Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.