Van Alstyne in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Van Alstyne Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

1. Van Alstyne Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Established 1846
Historic Texas Cemetery 2005
Marker Is Property of the State of Texas

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15732.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 33° 25.175′ N, 96° 34.305′ W. Marker is in Van Alstyne, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of South Sherman Street and Austin Street, on the left when traveling south on South Sherman Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 South Sherman Street, Van Alstyne TX 75495, 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Collin McKinney (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Memorial (about 700 feet away); Interurban Rail (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Umphress-Taylor Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Christian Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 0.3 miles away); Van Alstyne (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Alstyne.

Additional commentary.
1. Van Alstyne Cemetery - Historic Texas Cemetery
This is a Texas State Historical marker. It includes information from the Atlas application of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

The view of the Van Alstyne Cemetery and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

2. The view of the Van Alstyne Cemetery and Marker from the street

The Van Alstyne Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

3. The Van Alstyne Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.