Near Richards in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bay's Chapel Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2022
1. Bay's Chapel Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Bay's Chapel Cemetery. . This burial ground is named for Thomas and Mary Bay, who settled here in 1850. Along with other area pioneers, the Bays established a community, whose focal point was a building that was used as a church and school. The Bay family also deeded this property, which would be used as a community cemetery. The earliest known burial here, of Mary Francis Williamson, dates to 1852. Others interred include community leaders and veterans of conflicts dating to the War of 18 12. Cemetery features include vertical stones, curbing, interior fencing and Woodmen of the World monuments. Today, a cemetery association cares for the historic burial ground.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008
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This burial ground is named for Thomas and Mary Bay, who settled here in 1850. Along with other area pioneers, the Bays established a community, whose focal point was a building that was used as a church and school. The Bay family also deeded this property, which would be used as a community cemetery. The earliest known burial here, of Mary Francis Williamson, dates to 1852. Others interred include community leaders and veterans of conflicts dating to the War of 1812. Cemetery features include vertical stones, curbing, interior fencing and Woodmen of the World monuments. Today, a cemetery association cares for the historic burial ground.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15829.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 30° 36.089′ N, 95° 48.151′ W. Marker is near Richards, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Bays Cemetery Road, 0.6 miles Bays Chapel Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the Bays Chapel Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richards TX 77873, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
