Near Chappell Hill in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
1. Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery Marker
Opened as Masonic burial ground, 1853. Jacob Haller, founder of Chappell Hill, was first interment. Final resting place of pioneers, soldiers, statesmen, heroes of Texas. Until formation of Cemetery Association in 1965, cared for by Hubert Lodge No. 67, A. F. & A. M.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8322.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 9.211′ N, 96° 15.644′ W. Marker is near Chappell Hill, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Old Chappell Hill Road, 0.7 miles north of Chestnut Street (Farm to Market Road 2447), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chappell Hill TX 77426, 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. Cedar Creek Community (here, next to this marker); Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Store (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. 0.8 miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. one mile away); Site of Chappell Hill College (approx. one mile away); Chappell Hill Female College Bell
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Also see . . . Chappell Hill Texas. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2018
2. The Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery Marker is the second marker from the left
The markers are at the entrance to the Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
