Near Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023
1. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Oak Hill Cemetery. . In 1869, founders of the town of Burton designated 5.8 acres at this site for a burial tract. Mrs. John M. Burton, wife of the previous owner of the land, was buried here in 1871; her husband, in 1877. Civic leaders bought the tract in 1890, and chartered the Burton Cemetery Association. With a Ladies Auxiliary formed in 1900, the association governed the property for 50 years. By 1926, the public knew the facility as "Oak Hill". Burton Cemetery Association was revived in 1973, took over from an interim "Oak Hill Cemetery Association", and again cares for this historic site.
In 1869, founders of the town of Burton designated 5.8 acres at this site for a burial tract. Mrs. John M. Burton, wife of the previous owner of the land, was buried here in 1871; her husband, in 1877. Civic leaders bought the tract in 1890, and chartered the Burton Cemetery Association. With a Ladies Auxiliary formed in 1900, the association governed the property for 50 years. By 1926, the public knew the facility as "Oak Hill". Burton Cemetery Association was revived in 1973, took over from an interim "Oak Hill Cemetery Association", and again cares for this historic site.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8374.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 30° 10.715′ N, 96° 36.25′ W. Marker is near Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Navasota Street, 0.3 miles north of West Washington Street (Farm to Market Road 390), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Navasota Street, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Oak Hill Cemetery and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
