Near Melissa in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Highland Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. Highland Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Highland Cemetery. . The Highland community was established in the mid-1800s as a stop on the stage route between Buckner (approx. 3 mi. W of the present site of McKinney) and Bonham. An early settler, Charles H. Wysong, donated 3 acres of land for a community church, school, and cemetery in 1858. The first marked grave, that of Robert Strother is dated 1861. Many north central Collin County pioneers and their descendants are buried here. The graveyard is cared for by the Highland Cemetery Association, organized more than one hundred years ago.
The Highland community was established in the mid-1800s as a stop on the stage route between Buckner (approx. 3 mi. W of the present site of McKinney) and Bonham. An early settler, Charles H. Wysong, donated 3 acres of land for a community church, school, and cemetery in 1858. The first marked grave, that of Robert Strother is dated 1861. Many north central Collin County pioneers and their descendants are buried here. The graveyard is cared for by the Highland Cemetery Association, organized more than one hundred years ago.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6166.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 33° 18.685′ N, 96° 34.223′ W. Marker is near Melissa, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on County Highway 364, ¼ mile west of County Highway 365, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the west front entrance to the Highland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melissa TX 75454, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Highland Cemetery from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
