Near San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Harris Cemetery

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

1. Harris Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

This burial ground was apparently already in use in 1874 when A.J. and Ellen Crawford deeded it to trustees D.A. Harris, A.J. Wells, James Wayland, F. Brookerson and W.L. Adams as part of a five-acre site to be used for a school and place of worship. The earliest dated grave is that of N.M. Baker (1819-1877). The 1868 stone of James L. Crawford, A.J. Crawford's father, was relocated here from nearby Crawford-Whitehurst cemetery after a flood but his remains are lost. A physical reminder of early San Saba County history, Harris Cemetery is maintained by an association and continues to serve the community.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2000

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15578.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 31° 13.288′ N, 98° 36.233′ W. Marker is near San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. Marker can be reached from County Highway 132, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 190. The marker is located down the Cemetery road about 500 feet from the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Signaling Grounds (approx. 2.4 miles away); Chadwick's Mill

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of Barnett-Hamrick Settlement (approx. 4.1 miles away); San Saba Lodge No. 612, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 6.1 miles away); San Saba Lodge No. 225, A.F. & A.M (approx. 6.1 miles away); John H. "Shorty" Brown Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); San Saba (approx. 6½ miles away); Land Use Patterns (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Saba.

The entrance gate to the Harris Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

2. The entrance gate to the Harris Cemetery

Peace to all who enter here - God’s grace to those who depart image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

3. Peace to all who enter here - God’s grace to those who depart

Road entrance to Harris Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

4. Road entrance to Harris Cemetery

500 feet past this gate is the main entrance to the cemetery

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

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

5. The view of the Harris Cemetery from the road gate

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.