Near Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gary Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
1. Gary Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Gary Cemetery. . South Carolina natives William and Rutha Gary migrated west with their family, and by 1852 settled in this area, then part of McLennan County. In 1854, when Bosque County was formed, William Gary was chosen as one of five county commissioners. Five Gary family members were among the voters in the first county election. William Gary died in 1855, followed by Rutha in 1868. Their graves formed the nucleus of this cemetery that grew slowly over the next sixty years. About 35 graves are marked; 25 more stones are not inscribed. The last burial occurred in 1932.
South Carolina natives William and Rutha Gary migrated west with their family, and by 1852 settled in this area, then part of McLennan County. In 1854, when Bosque County was formed, William Gary was chosen as one of five county commissioners. Five Gary family members were among the voters in the first county election. William Gary died in 1855, followed by Rutha in 1868. Their graves formed the nucleus of this cemetery that grew slowly over the next sixty years. About 35 graves are marked; 25 more stones are not inscribed. The last burial occurred in 1932.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12404.)
Location. 31° 43.556′ N, 97° 32.964′ W. Marker is near Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. Marker is on State Highway 6, ¼ mile south of Farm to Market Road 2602, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located along the west side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Gary Cemetery Marker is the left marker of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
3. The view of the markers along the highway
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.