Moody in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Perry Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. Old Perry Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Old Perry Cemetery. . This cemetery was established to serve the pioneer settlers of the Perry community. The first burial here was that of Jane Leach, a schoolteacher who died in 1854. Perry was the site of several stores, a gin, school, Union church, and a post office. Following a destructive 1873 storm, the residents moved to the townsite of new Perry (2 Mi. E). The settlement was relocated at the present site of Moody (2 Mi. SW) in 1881 when Santa Fe rail lines were completed to the area. Only this cemetery remains at the original site of the Perry community.
This cemetery was established to serve the pioneer settlers of the Perry community. The first burial here was that of Jane Leach, a schoolteacher who died in 1854. Perry was the site of several stores, a gin, school, Union church, and a post office. Following a destructive 1873 storm, the residents moved to the townsite of new Perry (2 Mi. E). The settlement was relocated at the present site of Moody (2 Mi. SW) in 1881 when Santa Fe rail lines were completed to the area. Only this cemetery remains at the original site of the Perry community.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3778.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 31° 20.118′ N, 97° 21.402′ W. Marker is in Moody, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is on Old Perry Loop, 0.4 miles north of Joy Lynn Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moody TX 76557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is located on the right side post of the gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
