Euless in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Arwine Cemetery
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 15, 2023
1. Arwine Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Arwine Cemetery. . Pioneer Daniel Arwine (1830-1887) migrated to Texas from Indiana in 1865. A deputy U.S. Marshall, Arwine deeded six acres for a school, church and cemetery in 1879. The schoolhouse served for worship services and gatherings. First burial in this cemetery was Arwine's daughter Katy (d. 1879). The grave of Enoch Sexton (d. 1890), an uncle of Arwin, has the oldest stone. Arwine, his wife and parents are among those buried in the 279 known graves. Relatives and local Boy Scouts have maintained the graveyard. In 1975 the Arwine Cemetery Association was organized.
Pioneer Daniel Arwine (1830-1887) migrated to Texas from Indiana in 1865. A deputy U.S. Marshall, Arwine deeded six acres for a school, church and cemetery in 1879. The schoolhouse served for worship services and gatherings. First burial in this cemetery was Arwine's daughter Katy (d. 1879). The grave of Enoch Sexton (d. 1890), an uncle of Arwin, has the oldest stone. Arwine, his wife and parents are among those buried in the 279 known graves. Relatives and local Boy Scouts have maintained the graveyard. In 1975 the Arwine Cemetery Association was organized.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 218.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 32° 49.26′ N, 97° 9.36′ W. Marker is in Euless, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Arwine Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles south of West Pipeline Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hurst TX 76053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Arwine Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Bedford School (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Mosier Valley School (approx. 2 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
