Near Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fairview Church Cemetery
The earliest marked grave at the Fairview Church Cemetery is that of Elijah Muckleroy and dates to 1851, although earlier graves may exist. For decades, families of those buried in the graveyard maintained the grounds and grave sites. In 1941, the families established an annual homecoming Sunday, and by 1964 the Fairview Cemetery Association had organized to oversee care of the cemetery. Today, encompassing approximately 12 acres and more than 1,500 marked graves, the cemetery features stone cairns and curbed plots. It serves as a link to the early rural community and the history of its settlement.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14545.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 31° 34.466′ N, 94° 35.216′ W. Marker is near Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on East Main Street (State Highway 21) 0.1 miles west of Fairview Road (County Highway 509), on the right when traveling east. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery and behind the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6296 TX-21, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of Peter Ellis Bean (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.4 miles away); Charles Standfield Taylor (approx. 4.2 miles away); Thomas Young Buford (approx. 4.2 miles away); William Clark, Jr. (approx. 4.2 miles away); The New Orleans Greys (approx. 4.2 miles away); Dr. Robert Anderson Irion (approx. 4.2 miles away); Home of Adolphus Sterne (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.