Plano in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rowlett Creek Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, December 8, 2022

1. Rowlett Creek Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1836 Dr. Daniel Rowlett (1786-1848), a Kentuckian, came to Texas with his wife and six other families. Rowlett, a physician, lawyer, surveyor, and politician, settled near present Bonham. He located much of his large 1838 land grant in the fertile area along present Rowlett Creek.

After meeting in homes and outdoors, seven charter members organized the Wilson Creek Church of United Baptists in 1848, under leadership of the Rev. David Myers. In 1852 the name became "Rowlett Creek Baptist Church". George White (1820-1886) deeded six acres at this site in 1861 for a meetinghouse. The following year Shadrick J. Jackson (1830-1863) and his wife Sophronia deeded an adjacent four acres. Soon lots were set aside for this cemetery. The earliest marked grave is that of pioneer Alfred Harrington in 1862. The second interment in 1862 was that of Charles Gough, who was on furlough from the Confederate Army. In 1895, the Rowlett Creek Cemetery Association was formed.

Rowlett is believed to be the earliest Baptist church in Collin County. It became inactive in 1935 but had been influential in establishing many early churches, a number of which are still prominent in the north Texas area.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6196.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 33° 7.303′ N, 96° 44.081′ W. Marker is in Plano, Texas, in Collin County. It is on Rowlett Cemetery Road 0.2 miles north of Kathryn Lane, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the northwest section of the cemetery in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plano TX 75025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

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Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Rowlett Creek Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Young Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Corporal RD Foster Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 1½ miles away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (approx. 1.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bethany Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Bethany Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Bethany Church and School (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plano.

The Rowlett Creek Church and Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 8, 2022

2. The Rowlett Creek Church and Marker in the cemetery

George White Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 8, 2022

3. George White Gravestone

The view of the Rowlett Creek Church, Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 8, 2022

4. The view of the Rowlett Creek Church, Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.