Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Turtle Creek School and Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
1. Turtle Creek School and Cemetery Marker
This schoolhouse and nearby burial ground originally served the pioneer settlers of the Turtle Creek area. The oldest marked grave is that of Miles L. Denton (1857 - 75). Also buried in the cemetery is Susan Elizabeth Bird (1866 - 87), the wife of J. Fisher Bird who patented the survey. Continuously used as a voting place since 1885, this property was obtained by School Trustees in 1892 through a land trade with James Spicer. Classes were held here until 1958. Area residents bought the site in 1977 for the benefit of the community.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5576.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 29° 58.484′ N, 99° 13.213′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is at the intersection of Upper Turtle Creek Road (Farm to Market Road 1273) and Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west on Upper Turtle Creek Road. The marker and school are located across the street from the cemetery on the south side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gus F. Schreiner Home (approx. 6.1 miles away); Glen Rest Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Gatlin Site (approx. 6.4 miles away); Garrett Insurance Agency (approx. 6½ miles away); Kerrville First United Methodist Church
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
2. Turtle Creek School and Cemetery Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
3. Turtle Creek Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
4. Miles L. Denton
The oldest marked grave in the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
