Robert Lee in Coke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Lee Cemetery
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2007
1. Robert Lee Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Robert Lee Cemetery. . Established in 1891, two years after the founding of the city of Robert Lee, developers L. B. Harris and Eugene Cartledge, as president and secretary of the Austin and Northern Land and Cattle Company, on Sept. 29, 1892, sold for $1.00 this 11.7-acre burial ground. Already site of several graves, it was deeded to Hayrick Lodge No. 696, A.F.&A.M., for “sole use as cemetery grounds for the members, relatives, and friends”. Later it was named by the lodge. Buried here are 34 Civil War veterans, as well as soldiers of later wars and members of many of the families in Robert Lee.
Established in 1891, two years after the founding of the city of Robert Lee, developers L. B. Harris and Eugene Cartledge, as president and secretary of the Austin & Northern Land & Cattle Company, on Sept. 29, 1892, sold for $1.00 this 11.7-acre burial ground. Already site of several graves, it was deeded to Hayrick Lodge No. 696, A.F.&A.M., for “sole use as cemetery grounds for the members, relatives, and friends”. Later it was named by the lodge.
Buried here are 34 Civil War veterans, as well as soldiers of later wars and members of many of the families in Robert Lee.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4300.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1892.
Location. 31° 53.864′ N, 100° 28.51′ W. Marker is in Robert Lee, Texas, in Coke County. Marker is on State Highway 158, on the left when traveling west. Marker is next to flagpole at entrance to cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Robert Lee TX 76945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2007
2. Robert Lee Cemetery Entrance and Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
3. Robert Lee Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,658 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 27, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
