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. 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.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 31° 43.556′ N, 97° 32.964′ W. Marker is near Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Election Oak (here, next to this marker); Site of Clifton Lutheran College (approx.

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4.1 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (approx. 4.1 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Cabin (approx. 4.1 miles away); Clifton College Administration Building (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lanes Chapel and Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge (approx. 4.8 miles away); Site of Clifton Mill (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

The Gary Cemetery Marker is the left marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The Gary Cemetery Marker is the left marker of the two markers

The view of the markers along the highway image. Click for full size.

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 296 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.