Near Detroit in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Becknell Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
1. Becknell Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Becknell Cemetery. . This historic cemetery is also known as Robbinsville Cemetery after the community that once thrived in this area. Named for John Robbins, an early settler, Robbinsville served as a gathering place for area farmers. The cemetery became known as Becknell Cemetery when Mary Becknell, wife of William Becknell, deeded the land to the Methodist Episcopal Church as a burial ground on Dec. 20, 1861. Burials include William Becknell (1788-1856), "Father of the Santa Fe Trail," and three other burials of pioneer families, including McGuire and Turnbole. It is believed there are a number of unmarked graves. The cemetery is the last remaining vestige of a community's pioneer residents.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2011
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This historic cemetery is also known as Robbinsville Cemetery after the community that once thrived in this area. Named for John Robbins, an early settler, Robbinsville served as a gathering place for area farmers. The cemetery became known as Becknell Cemetery when Mary Becknell, wife of William Becknell, deeded the land to the Methodist Episcopal Church as a burial ground on Dec. 20, 1861. Burials include William Becknell (1788-1856), "Father of the Santa Fe Trail," and three other burials of pioneer families, including McGuire and Turnbole. It is believed there are a number of unmarked graves. The cemetery is the last remaining vestige of a community's pioneer residents.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2011
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17132.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1861.
Location. 33° 37.691′ N, 95° 10.153′ W. Marker is near Detroit, Texas, in Red River County. Marker is on U.S. 82, ¼ mile east of County Highway 1290. The marker is located at the entrance to the Robbinsville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit TX 75436, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the
Also see . . . 1. Becknell, William (ca. 1787–1856). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Santa Fe Trail. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
2. The entrance to the Becknell Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
3. The view of the Becknell Cemetery from the parking area
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
