Boyd in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Deep Creek Community
Photographed by Jackson Frye
1. Deep Creek Community Marker
Named for the natural landmark nearby. Settled about 1854 by pioneers Sam Woody and Tom McCarroll. Population grew as they were joined by several of Woody's former neighbors from East Texas.
Along the creek, farmers raised cotton, corn, and cattle. In 1860 Tom McCright and Andrew Mann gave land for a cemetery, and local Baptists constructed a church, which doubled as a schoolhouse.
Testimony to danger of frontier life is the grave of Miss Sally Bowman, who died in 1868. She was shot after a wild chase by Indians who surprised her as she tended her father's herd of fine horses. At her grave is a monument erected by the neighborhood.
Other early settlers interred here include many veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.
The community is noted as the boyhood home of Lawrence (J. L.) Ward, respected president of Decatur Baptist College during 1900-1907 and 1910-1950.
In the 20th century, a nationally known ballet - "Winter at Deep Creek" - has recaptured the flavor of pioneer days. Produced by the American Folk Ballet, the dance was originated and choreographed by Burch Mann, a great-granddaughter of John Mann, one
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Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1200.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 33° 6.975′ N, 97° 31.148′ W. Marker is in Boyd, Texas, in Wise County. It can be reached from South Deep Creek Road (County Road 4227) north of Highway 4460, on the left when traveling north. Parking to see the marker is at the main entrance, which is blocked by metal gate. The marker is located 0.5 mile down country lane at cemetery, inside the cemetery gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boyd TX 76023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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
Photographed by Jackson Frye
2. Deep Creek Community Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Masonic Lodge #479 (approx. 3.8 miles away); Sand Hill Community (approx. 4.4 miles away); Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long (approx. 4.4 miles away); Aurora Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); Thurmond-Fairview Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); George Lawson Bledsoe (approx. 4½ miles away); Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (approx. 4.7 miles away); Teague Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Photographed by Jackson Frye
3. Deep Creek Community Marker
Photographed by Matthew G French, September 12, 2024
4. Deep Creek Cemetary Road Sign
This is the sign that you will see from the road. You will need to walk back a bit to find the actual cemetary and marker.
Photographed by Matthew G French, September 12, 2024
5. Deep Creek Cemetery Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,250 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on September 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
