Near Fredonia in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wagram Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023
1. Wagram Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Wagram Cemetery. . This cemetery was created to serve settlers of the Blue Stretch community, which became known as Wagram when the post office opened in 1906. This cemetery was established alongside the community schoolhouse. The first marked burial is that of three-month-old Marion Eaker Miller (d. 1880). Several graves marked by uncarved rocks may predate the 1880 burial. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Goodall transferred the land to the Blue Stretch community in 1897 for burial purposes. The cemetery continues to serve the community today and is maintained by a perpetual care cemetery association.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002
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This cemetery was created to serve settlers of the Blue Stretch community, which became known as Wagram when the post office opened in 1906. This cemetery was established alongside the community schoolhouse. The first marked burial is that of three-month-old Marion Eaker Miller (d. 1880). Several graves marked by uncarved rocks may predate the 1880 burial. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Goodall transferred the land to the Blue Stretch community in 1897 for burial purposes. The cemetery continues to serve the community today and is maintained by a perpetual care cemetery association.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17426.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 30° 53.706′ N, 99° 7.93′ W. Marker is near Fredonia, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is on Ranch to Market Road 386, 0.2 miles west of Wagram Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12497 Ranch Rd 386, Fredonia TX 76842, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Band Cemetery (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
