Near Highlands in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
White Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021
1. White Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
White Cemetery. . Reuben White (1795-1848), one of Stephen F. Austin's original "Old 300" colonists, acquired a Mexican land grant here in 1824. White was part of a large extended family which settled this area, later known as White Settlement. Although White's is the earliest recorded burial here, older grave sites are believed to exist. Formally set aside as the White Family Cemetery in 1850, this eventually became a community graveyard. Interred here are many area pioneers and their descendants, and veterans of conflicts from the Texas Revolution to the Vietnam War.
Reuben White (1795-1848), one of Stephen F. Austin's original "Old 300" colonists, acquired a Mexican land grant here in 1824. White was part of a large extended family which settled this area, later known as White Settlement. Although White's is the earliest recorded burial here, older grave sites are believed to exist. Formally set aside as the White Family Cemetery in 1850, this eventually became a community graveyard. Interred here are many area pioneers and their descendants, and veterans of conflicts from the Texas Revolution to the Vietnam War.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10804.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 29° 51.327′ N, 95° 3.553′ W. Marker is near Highlands, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on Crosby Lynchburg Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11011 Crosby Lynchburg Road, Highlands TX 77562, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
