Chalk Mountain in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chalk Mountain Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

1. Chalk Mountain Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The village of Chalk Mountain originated as a trading center before the Civil War. The earliest burial at Chalk Mountain Cemetery, the only burial ground to have served this community, is that of Abigal Davis (d. 1874), but the presence of unmarked burials indicates possible earlier use. Confederate veteran Hiram Berry Rogers (1840-1929) deeded the cemetery to the county in 1915. Over 350 graves, including those of Rogers and veterans of the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War, are interred here. It has been maintained by a cemetery association since 1959.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 800.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 32° 8.684′ N, 97° 53.724′ W. Marker is in Chalk Mountain, Texas, in Somervell County. It is on County Road 2015 south of U.S. 67, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5124 Co Rd 2015, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lanham Mill Community (approx. 7.9 miles away); Johnsville Cemetery

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(approx. 8 miles away); Pony Creek Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); Pony Creek Baptist Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); Making Tracks (approx. 8½ miles away); Tyrannosaurus rex (approx. 8½ miles away); Making a Dinosaur (approx. 8½ miles away); Welcome to Dinosaur Valley State Park (approx. 8½ miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

2. Chalk Mountain Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.