Near Pharr in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eli Jackson Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. Eli Jackson Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Eli Jackson Cemetery. . In 1857, Nathaniel Jackson came from Alabama and established a ranch in this area. A former slave owner, Jackson, who was white, came with his wife Matilda Hicks, who was black, their children and his freed slaves. On his 5,500-acre ranch, Jackson raised livestock and grew vegetables, cotton and sugarcane. He also established a chapel that served family and friends. He was known for his generosity and hospitality, and many, including runaway slaves, came to the ranch in need of lodging and other resources. Upon Jackson's death in 1865, his heirs divided the property. The share to his son Eli included this site, the family cemetery. Eli and his wife, Elizabeth Kerr, and their children continued the family tradition of hospitality. Eli served as a county official, as did his son Nathaniel "Polo" Jackson. Polo's daughter adela operated the ranch and cared for the cemetery until her death in 1992., Today, the Eli Jackson Cemetery represents the early area ranching communities. The burial ground is a tie to the Jackson family, and to their friends and neighbors from the past who share this as a final resting place.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005
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In 1857, Nathaniel Jackson came from Alabama and established a ranch in this area. A former slave owner, Jackson, who was white, came with his wife Matilda Hicks, who was black, their children and his freed slaves. On his 5,500-acre ranch, Jackson raised livestock and grew vegetables, cotton and sugarcane. He also established a chapel that served family and friends. He was known for his generosity and hospitality, and many, including runaway slaves, came to the ranch in need of lodging and other resources. Upon Jackson's death in 1865, his heirs divided the property. The share to his son Eli included this site, the family cemetery. Eli and his wife, Elizabeth Kerr, and their children continued the family tradition of hospitality. Eli served as a county official, as did his son Nathaniel "Polo" Jackson. Polo's daughter adela operated the ranch and cared for the cemetery until her death in 1992.
Today, the Eli Jackson Cemetery represents the early area ranching communities. The burial ground is a tie to the Jackson family, and to their friends and neighbors from the past who share this as a final resting place.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13730.)
Location. 26° 5.523′ N, 98° 11.031′ W. Marker is near Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Highway (U.S. 281) and South Veterans Blvd, on the left when traveling west on Military Highway. The marker is located along the south side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pharr TX 78577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Eli Jackson Cemetery Marker is the left marker of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
3. The view of the Eli Jackson Cemetery Marker from the highway
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.