Dickinson in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dickinson City Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. Dickinson City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1882, W.S. Deats purchased land along Dickinson Bayou and helped fund construction of the Dickinson Methodist Church (also used as the first school). In the mid 1880's, the Dickinson City Cemetery was established when the circuit pastor died suddenly and was buried behind the church. Other church members were also buried here, forming the Dickinson City Cemetery.

After the 1900 Storm destroyed the church, it was rebuilt two blocks away. The land remained in W.S. Deats' name and the Deats family become the cemetery caretakers through the years.

The cemetery is still active, containing over 800 gravesites, many unmarked.

Erected by Galveston County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 29° 27.42′ N, 95° 2.913′ W. Marker is in Dickinson, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Saint Goar Street (State Highway 3) and 48th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dickinson TX 77539, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Townsite of Dickinson

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(about 800 feet away); Faith United Methodist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); The Dickinson Station of the Galveston, Houston, & Henderson Railroad Co. (approx. 2.1 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); League Park (approx. 4½ miles away); a different marker also named League Park (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dickinson.

Also see . . . Dickinson City Cemetery. The “Dickinson Cemetery” is sort of a misnomer, as the land does not really belong to the city nor the county (with links to cemetery map and grave listing). (Dickinson Historical Society) (Submitted on April 29, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Dickinson City Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. Dickinson City Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.