Near Mount Vernon in Franklin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Providence
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
1. Providence Marker
Oldest marked grave 1870.
Land donors to expand are listed on the historical plaque
located in the center of cemetery grounds.
Perpetual care established in May 1968.
Gate erected in 1980.
Arch erected by loving families & friends
in memory of those who rest in these
hallowed grounds waiting for God's call.
Archway dedicated 10-20-01
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 33° 8.385′ N, 95° 13.864′ W. Marker is near Mount Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County. Marker is on County Road 3070, 0.1 miles west of County Road 115, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Vernon TX 75457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Providence Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Franklin County (approx. 3.1 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon (approx. 3.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Site of the Merchants and Planters National Bank (approx. 3.4 miles away); Rutherford Drugstore
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Also see . . . History. William James Caudle and three of his adult sons and their families moved from Henry County, Tennessee to the Republic of Texas in late 1841. They settled in the vicinity of present day Mount Vernon. (Providence Cemetery Association of Franklin County, Texas, Inc.) (Submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
2. Providence Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
