Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Midlothian Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

1. Midlothian Cemetery Marker

Inscription. What would later become Midlothian began as part of the Peters Colony, which brought settlers to Texas from 1841 to 1848. W.A. and Anna Hawkins and their extended family arrived in 1848, in time to receive acreage for their new home. Their son Benjamin Franklin Hawkins set aside part of his land for a church, and the adjacent land became the community's cemetery.

Although earlier unmarked graves most likely exist, the earliest marked grave, that of Mary Elizabeth Hawkins, dates to October 1873. Two of her young children, who died shortly after her death, are buried nearby. In 1874, John W. and George W. Hawkins deeded four acres including the burial ground to the Methodist Church; the community has added surrounding land over the years to increase the cemetery to its current size.

The city of Midlothian incorporated in 1888. W.A. Brundage, Sr., the city's first mayor, is among the many notable area residents buried here. The cemetery is also the burial place of military veterans, pioneers, farmers, ranchers, paupers and many others, representing the community's long and rich heritage.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2003

Erected 2003

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by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13081.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1873.

Location. 32° 28.777′ N, 96° 59.605′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of South 9th Street (County Highway 663) and West Avenue I, on the left when traveling south on South 9th Street. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South 9th Street, Midlothian TX 76065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trotter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.W. Mertz House

The entrance of the Midlothian Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

2. The entrance of the Midlothian Cemetery and Marker

(approx. ¼ mile away); Mulkey-Loggins House (approx. ¼ mile away); William Hosford House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Newton Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Midlothian (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Midlothian Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

The view of the Midlothian Cemetery and Marker from across the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

3. The view of the Midlothian Cemetery and Marker from across the road

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.