Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dido Cemetery

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1. Dido Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

The earliest marked grave in this cemetery is that of Amanda Thurmond (1878-1879), granddaughter of Dave Thurmond, who in 1848 first settled this area. Dempsey S. Holt donated three acres in 1887 for a school, church and cemetery. Dr. Isaac L. Van Zandt, a pioneer physician and Confederate veteran, deeded additional land in 1894. The Village of Dido was named for the mythological Queen of Carthage. A thriving community with a Post Office and stores, Dido declined after the railroad bypassed it in the 1890s. Among the 1,000 graves here are those of many pioneer families.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1223.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 57.106′ N, 97° 29.174′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It can be reached from Morris Dido Newark Road south of The Resort Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. The marker is near the back of the cemetery. There's a bench across from it and a fountain nearby. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12341 Morris Dido Newark Road, Fort Worth TX 76179, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in the American South.

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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Dido School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 1865 Indian Creek Raid (approx. 2 miles away); Kiowa Raid on Walnut Creek (approx. 3.7 miles away); Nelson Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Azle Christian Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Azle Post Office (approx. 5.3 miles away); James Azle Steward (approx. 5.3 miles away); Walnut Creek Baptist Church (approx. 5.6 miles away).

Dido Cemetery Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, September 18, 2021

2. Dido Cemetery Marker in context

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.