Near Anderson in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fuqua Family Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
1. Fuqua Family Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Fuqua Family Cemetery was named for the Ephraim Fuqua family, one of the earliest families to settle in the area. Ephraim Fuqua received a land patent from the Republic of Texas in 1841 and donated a portion of the property for the establishment of the cemetery. The burial ground is situated approximately 400 feet south of Ephraim Fuqua's original homesite. The first recorded burial here is that of Confederate soldier Patrick H. Fuqua, who died in 1862. Other Fuqua family members buried here include veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. The cemetery serves as a memorial to a pioneering Texas family.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008
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Fuqua Family Cemetery was named for the Ephraim Fuqua family, one of the earliest families to settle in the area. Ephraim Fuqua received a land patent from the Republic of Texas in 1841 and donated a portion of the property for the establishment of the cemetery. The burial ground is situated approximately 400 feet south of Ephraim Fuqua's original homesite. The first recorded burial here is that of Confederate soldier Patrick H. Fuqua, who died in 1862. Other Fuqua family members buried here include veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. The cemetery serves as a memorial to a pioneering Texas family.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16029.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 30° 28.595′ N, 96° 3.298′ W. Marker is near Anderson, Texas, in Grimes County. Marker is on Scenic View Drive, 0.1 miles east of Farm to Market Road 3090, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5504 Erwin Cemetery, Anderson TX 77830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker
2. The entrance to the Fuqua Family Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
3. The view of the Fuqua Family Cemetery and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
