Palo Pinto in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Palo Pinto Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
1. Palo Pinto Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Palo Pinto Cemetery. . This cemetery traces its history to 1857 when a 320-acre tract of land was surveyed for the original Palo Pinto townsite. The town was platted in 1858 and one block was laid around an existing cemetery. In 1880 Palo Pinto citizens purchased the graveyard from the county. The oldest legible grave marker is that of George W. Slaughter (May 6, 1843-June 15, 1860). Those interred here include area pioneers, military veterans, Texas Rangers, and prominent Palo Pinto citizens. The Palo Pinto Cemetery Association was organized in 1974 to provide maintenance for the cemetery.
This cemetery traces its history to 1857 when a 320-acre tract of land was surveyed for the original Palo Pinto townsite. The town was platted in 1858 and one block was laid around an existing cemetery. In 1880 Palo Pinto citizens purchased the graveyard from the county. The oldest legible grave marker is that of George W. Slaughter (May 6, 1843-June 15, 1860). Those interred here include area pioneers, military veterans, Texas Rangers, and prominent Palo Pinto citizens. The Palo Pinto Cemetery Association was organized in 1974 to provide maintenance for the cemetery.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3919.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 32° 45.905′ N, 98° 18.276′ W. Marker is in Palo Pinto, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker is at the intersection of South 9th Street and Mesquite Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palo Pinto TX 76484, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The entrance to the Palo Pinto Cemetery with the Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 8, 2021
3. The view of the Palo Pinto Cemetery and street from the entrance to the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
