Celina in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Celina Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. Old Celina Cemetery Marker
The town of Celina, settled by natives of Celina, Tennessee, was founded near this site in 1870. The oldest grave here is that of a child who died in 1884. W.J. Bounds (1830-1886) donated the land as a community cemetery after the death of Elizabeth McWhorter on Feb. 28,1885. In 1900 residents of Celina began to relocate their homes and businesses along the railroad (2.5 mi. NE). By 1910 only this burial ground remained at the original townsite. A cemetery association was formed in 1918. Several more acres were later added to the cemetery, which contains about 600 graves.Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 776.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1885.
Location. 33° 18.291′ N, 96° 47.996′ W. Marker is in Celina, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on West Glendenning Parkway, 0.9 miles South Preston Road (U.S. 289), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
2. The Old Celina Cemetery and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nelson Hotel (approx. 1½ miles away); Celina Historic Square (approx. 1.6 miles away); Crossroads Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Prosper (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M. (approx. 4.8 miles away); Prosper United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Alla School (approx. 4.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Prosper (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Celina.
Also see . . . Celina, TX. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
3. The view of the Old Celina Cemetery and Marker from across the street
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
4. The view of the Old Celina Cemetery and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
