Irene in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Salem Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

1. Salem Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The first interment here was in 1870, but that grave was later moved. Oldest graves now are those of twin infants E. and P.J. Sheet, who died Feb. 9, 1871, and Synthia Green, who died Aug. 9, 1871. R.M. and W.J. Graham and F.M. Reed gave the land to the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1876 as a site for a church, school, and cemetery. One of the 826 graves here is that of Nathaniel Addison (1811-1900), a veteran of the Texas Revolution. The Salem Cemetery Association, organized in 1904, is still active, but the church was closed in 1913, and the school consolidated with Irene in 1917.

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4496.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1871.

Location. 31° 58.516′ N, 96° 50.811′ W. Marker is in Irene, Texas, in Hill County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1946 0.2 miles east of Highway 3449, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Irene TX 76650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nathaniel Addison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Savage (approx. 1½ miles away); Pelham Community (approx. 2½ miles away); Ash Creek (Pelham) School (approx.

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2½ miles away); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Savage Schools (approx. 2.7 miles away); Pelham Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 3.3 miles away).

The view of the Salem Cemetery Marker at the entrance to the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

2. The view of the Salem Cemetery Marker at the entrance to the cemetery

Lost But Not Forgotten marker in the the Salem Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

3. Lost But Not Forgotten marker in the the Salem Cemetery

The Salem Cemetery sign at the entrance to the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

4. The Salem Cemetery sign at the entrance to the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.