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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Becknell (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named William Becknell (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); A House of the William Becknell Family (approx. 3.3 miles away); J.D. Tippit (approx. 4.4 miles away); Site of McKenzie College (approx. 4.4 miles away); Stone's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lone Star Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); First Baptist Church of Clarksville (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

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.)

The entrance to the Becknell Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The entrance to the Becknell Cemetery and Marker

The view of the Becknell Cemetery from the parking area image. Click for full size.

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 1,188 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.