Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Grapevine Cemetery
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 14, 2023
1. Grapevine Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Grapevine Cemetery. . Samuel D. Coble (1830-1890), joined later by his brother Allen B. Coble (1836-1906), settled here in the 1850s. In 1878 they sold 4.5 acres of land at this site for use as a public cemetery. The oldest known grave is that of Louisa C. Guiry (d. 1860), who died at the age of 22. Many pioneer settlers of the area are buried here, including Barton H. Starr (1850-1912), elected the first Mayor of Grapevine in 1907, and James Tracy Morehead (1809-1897), who served as the second Judge of Tarrant County. Additional land south of the original tract was acquired in 1925.
Samuel D. Coble (1830-1890), joined later by his brother Allen B. Coble (1836-1906), settled here in the 1850s. In 1878 they sold 4.5 acres of land at this site for use as a public cemetery. The oldest known grave is that of Louisa C. Guiry (d. 1860), who died at the age of 22. Many pioneer settlers of the area are buried here, including Barton H. Starr (1850-1912), elected the first Mayor of Grapevine in 1907, and James Tracy Morehead (1809-1897), who served as the second Judge of Tarrant County. Additional land south of the original tract was acquired in 1925.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2254.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 56.982′ N, 97° 4.393′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of North Dooley Street and Normandy Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Dooley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
