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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Christian Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palo Pinto County War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Richard Winters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Courthouses of Palo Pinto County

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Jonathan Hamilton Baker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Palo Pinto Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palo Pinto.

The entrance to the Palo Pinto Cemetery with the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. The entrance to the Palo Pinto Cemetery with the Marker

The view of the Palo Pinto Cemetery and street from the entrance to the cemetery image. Click for full size.

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 454 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.