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. It 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

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TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Site of Ranch of the Thurmans of Kickapoo (here, next to this marker).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023

2. Thurman Cemetery Marker

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

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 60 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.