Near Lovelady in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, November 8, 2020
1. Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery Marker
This community cemetery dates to the 1870s when Lovelady was developing as a railroad center for the surrounding agricultural area. Land for the section known as Old Cemetery was conveyed to trustees of the Lovelady Cemetery Association in 1878 and in 1896. The first grave, that of Parham Bridges Baker (b.1876) is dated 1878. Another early grave is that of Catherine Adams, who also was buried that year. By 1885 there were approximately 20 graves in the cemetery. A good example of an early community graveyard, it is maintained by the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery Association.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11235.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 31° 8.144′ N, 95° 27.012′ W. Marker is near Lovelady, Texas, in Houston County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 19, 0.1 miles north of Lovelady Road. The marker is located at the front gate of the Evergreen Cemetery across the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lovelady TX 75851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Rev. Thomas Nelms Mainer (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6
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Also see . . . Lovelady Texas. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on November 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 8, 2020
2. Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery Marker and Historic Cemetery Medallion
Photographed By James Hulse, November 8, 2020
3. The Historic Cemetery Medallion #17104
Photographed By James Hulse, November 8, 2020
4. Main entrance to the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
