Near Kirvin in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Woodland Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, February 25, 2021
1. Woodland Cemetery Marker
In a community founded 1848 by pioneers mostly from Alabama, this cemetery was opened with burial of Capt. John L. Wortham (1841-62), who died in Galveston while in Confederate Army in the Civil War. Col. Luther R. ("Dick") Wortham (1820-74), a merchant and planter who came from Kentucky, gave land around the grave for a cemetery, Woodland College, and a Baptist church. In 1906, Woodland College building was given to the people of nearby Shiloh for their school. This cemetery with over 1,000 graves - burial place of many local leaders - marks center of the historic community.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9912.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 31° 47.048′ N, 96° 20.534′ W. Marker is near Kirvin, Texas, in Freestone County. Marker is at the intersection of County Highway 1449 and County Highway 1060, on the left when traveling north on County Highway 1449. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wortham TX 76693, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Woodland College for Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and School
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Also see . . . Woodland, TX (Freestone County).
The cemetery was named Woodland Cemetery, and the earliest grave was laid in 1862. Woodland College for Boys was established in 1863 on land donated by Wortham. The college had an enrollment of more than 300 students; it became a grade school with authorization by the Texas legislature in 1866 and was renamed Woodland Academy. Source: The Handbook of Texas(Submitted on March 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, February 25, 2021
2. The Baptist Church at the Woodland Cemetery Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 25, 2021
3. The entrance to the Woodland Cemetery with the old Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
