Hearne in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Norwood Cemetery

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. Norwood Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

Though the oldest known grave on this site was made for Mary Stroud Bolton in 1870, the year it was deeded to the City of Hearne, stories persist that patients of the Sisters of Charity Hospital that once overlooked the cemetery were buried on this site. Among the nameless may be Irish and Chinese immigrants who built the railroad in this region. Other significant burials include those of Confederate soldier C.W. Gardner and prominent area families Hearne and Lewis. Norwood Cemetery continues to be the primary burial site for the city.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11755.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 30° 53.169′ N, 96° 35.372′ W. Marker is in Hearne, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is at the intersection of Peel Street and Moss Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Peel Street. The marker is located at the front entrance of the Norwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hearne TX 77859, 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. Allen Hardware Store (approx. half a mile away); A Century of the Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Baptist Church

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); The Robert Cyrus Allen Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Philips Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brazos Manufacturing Company, C.S.A. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Colored Graveyard in the Old Town of Hearne (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greater Riverside Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hearne.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. Norwood Cemetery Marker

The view of the Norwood Cemetery from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. The view of the Norwood Cemetery from the road

The entrance to the Norwood Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

4. The entrance to the Norwood Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.