Near Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Thurman Cemetery

(1.5 miles east)

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023

1. Thurman Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Joseph and Mary Jane (Dusenbury) Thurman came to this part of Edwards county in 1882. In 1885, Mary Jane was the first to be buried in what became the Thurman Family Cemetery. Grave markers record infant deaths and victims of typhoid and other diseases that plagued the pioneers. Members of the Thurman, Self, Ellis, Donaghe, Parham, Maddux, Quigg, Loden, Fulkerson, Wilkerson, Chapman, Lazerine, Wallace, Bolding, and Remley families are buried in the 29 gravesites. Last used in 1958, the cemetery is maintained by Thurman family descendants.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5488.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 29° 44.721′ N, 100° 23.676′ W. Marker is near Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. Marker is on Ranch to Market Road 674, 25 miles south of U.S. 377, on the left when traveling south. From Rocksprings take US Highway 377 south approximately 3 miles to RR 674; take RR 674 south approximately 25 miles to row. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocksprings TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Ranch of the Thurmans of Kickapoo

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(here, next to this marker); Jess L. Hankins and King P-234 (approx. 14.2 miles away).

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023

2. Thurman Cemetery Marker

Marker is on the left; Site of Ranch of the Thurmans of Kickapoo marker is the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.