Gober in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gober Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023
1. Gober Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Gober Cemetery. . The earliest recorded grave in this cemetery is that of R.M.C. Self (d. 1865). Attracted by the beauty of the site, area settlers built a tabernacle here ten years later. According to oral history, the community purchased a marble slab for the grave of Aaron Hassenger (1860-1907), as was the custom for those who had no family or funds. The Carpenter family, long-time residents, donated 2.5 acres for the cemetery in 1909. A caretaker was hired in 1942 and community members began to gather yearly for memorial services, forming a cemetery association in 1977. A 1997 count revealed 916 marked and 71 unmarked graves; many are those of veterans of the U.S. military forces. The graveyard continues to serve the community.
The earliest recorded grave in this cemetery is that of R.M.C. Self (d. 1865). Attracted by the beauty of the site, area settlers built a tabernacle here ten years later. According to oral history, the community purchased a marble slab for the grave of Aaron Hassenger (1860-1907), as was the custom for those who had no family or funds. The Carpenter family, long-time residents, donated 2.5 acres for the cemetery in 1909. A caretaker was hired in 1942 and community members began to gather yearly for memorial services, forming a cemetery association in 1977. A 1997 count revealed 916 marked and 71 unmarked graves; many are those of veterans of the U.S. military forces. The graveyard continues to serve the community.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11975.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 33° 27.954′ N, 96° 5.024′ W. Marker is in Gober, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Speaker Jimmy Turman Road (Farm to Market Road 68) and County Highway 3735, on the right when traveling east on Speaker Jimmy Turman Road. The marker is located in front of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5288 FM 68, Gober TX 75443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Gober, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023
2. The Gober Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023
3. The view of the Gober Cemetery Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
