Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Greenwood Cemetery

(Dedicated 1881)

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

1. Greenwood Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Originated 1840 as private burial ground, Van Zandt Family. Resting place, many early Texas leaders and patriots:

Isaac Van Zandt (1813-47), Came to Marshall in 1839. County Named in His Honor.

James Harper Starr (1809-90). Land Commissioner, Banker, Land Agent, County Named for Him.

Matthew Duncan Ector (1822-79). Brigadier General CSA, Lawyer, County Named for Him.

Alexander Travis Hawthorne (1825-99), Brigadier General CSA, Lawyer, Businessman, Minister. Charles Raguet Bringhurst (1880-82), Grandson of Sam Houston.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10165.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 32° 33.248′ N, 94° 22.493′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of One Tiger Drive and East Avenue, on the right when traveling south on One Tiger Drive. The marker is located at the main entrance to the Greenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Gen. George Perry Rains (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Alexander Travis Hawthorn (about 300 feet away); Matthew Duncan Ector (about 400 feet away); East Texas Baptist University (about 800 feet away); Marshall Hebrew Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marshall Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Van Zandt Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethesda Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

The view of the Greenwood Cemetery and Marker at the cemetery entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

2. The view of the Greenwood Cemetery and Marker at the cemetery entrance

The Greenwood Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 25, 2022

3. The Greenwood Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.