Near Grapeland in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Edens Cemetery

(3 Miles East)

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. John Edens Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Among the earliest burials in this family cemetery on John Edens' land are believed to be the victims of the Edens-Madden massacre, which occurred near here in October 1838. The victims included John Edens' second wife, whose name is unknown; his daughters Caledonia, 3, and Emily, 16; grandsons Robert and Seldon Madden, ages 7 and 4; Sarah (Hall) Murchison; Mary Madden, the 3-year-old daughter of Robert and Nancy Madden; and Mary Murchison Sadler. More than 30 people reportedly were buried here, including James Madden (d. 1843), first sheriff of Houston County. The four marked graves remaining at the dawn of the 21st century are those of John Edens (1783-1857); his grandson, Isaac R. Earl; and great-grandsons James Franklin and Henry Lee Earl.

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12343.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1838.

Location. 31° 27.597′ N, 95° 22.563′ W. Marker is near Grapeland, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2022 and County Road 1650, on the right when traveling north on Road 2022. The marker is located along the east side of the highway. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9607 Farm to Market 2022 N, Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: San Pedro Community (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site of the Jones School House (approx. 2½ miles away); Refuge Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); New Energy Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Brewington Baptist Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Denson Homesite and Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Pine Springs Campground (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapeland.

Also see . . . Edens-Madden Massacre by Michael Trevis. Fort Tours (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the John Edens Cemetery Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The view of the John Edens Cemetery Marker along the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.