Nevada in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Welcome to the Nevada Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 3, 2024
1. Welcome to the Nevada Cemetery Marker
Established in 1906 by I.O.O.F
The I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) was formed in England in 1748. It's symbol is the interlocking chain with three lengths. The lengths stand for friendship, love and truth. The organization was based on the teachings in the Holy Bible. The word ODD is because their purpose was to help the less fortunate and in the 17th century very few people were concerned for others so they were considered (ODD). The I.O.O.F. was organized in Nevada in 1893. It was disband in 1954. Graville Stinibaugh established the town in 1850. Nevada was fortunate to have such people in it's community.
Pictures above were taken before the Tornado that ripped Nevada apart in 1927. That was the town square with the "Well" in the center. The "Well" was reconstructed and stands today in the center of what was once a thriving little town with grocery stors, pharmacy and hardware store. The cemetery is a peaceful place for those who have gone before us. Our friends and relatives are gone but will never be forgotten.
Rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven. Matthew 5:12
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nevada Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Nevada Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Nevada Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586 (approx. half a mile away); Nevada (approx. half a mile away); Community Independent School District (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bear Creek Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada.
Regarding Welcome to the Nevada Cemetery. The transcription includes the marker's minor misspellings.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 48 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
