Near Lovelady in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Center Hill Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
1. Center Hill Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Center Hill Cemetery. . The Ellis family came from Mississippi to Texas in 1839. Charles McHenry Ellis and Elizabeth Lovelady Ellis had 15 children. After her death in 1865, he wed Aramenta Hartfield, with whom he had 7 children. His oldest son, Byanthy Woodville Ellis, deeded land including the family cemetery in 1876 for use as a church and burial ground. One of the first marked burials is that of Elizabeth Lovelady Ellis. There are also unmarked graves believed to be those of slaves. Today, the cemetery, which includes military veteran burials, is a link to the area's rich history and early settlers.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2003
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The Ellis family came from Mississippi to Texas in 1839. Charles McHenry Ellis and Elizabeth Lovelady Ellis had 15 children. After her death in 1865, he wed Aramenta Hartfield, with whom he had 7 children. His oldest son, Byanthy Woodville Ellis, deeded land including the family cemetery in 1876 for use as a church and burial ground. One of the first marked burials is that of Elizabeth Lovelady Ellis. There are also unmarked graves believed to be those of slaves. Today, the cemetery, which includes military veteran burials, is a link to the area's rich history and early settlers.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2003
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13087.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 31° 10.964′ N, 95° 26.976′ W. Marker is near Lovelady, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Centerhill Cemetery Road (County Highway 4040) and County Highway 4020, on the left when traveling east on Centerhill Cemetery Road. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1905 County Road 4040, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this
2. The Center Hill Cemetery Marker in front of the cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
3. The view of the Center Hill Cemetery and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
