Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery

Photographed By Michael Heinich, April 6, 2013

1. Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery Marker

This marker replaced the older one shown in this entry.

Inscription.

This early Williamson County graveyard has been referred to as Smalley Cemetery due to its connection with the family of pioneer Baptist preacher Freeman Smalley. Early settlers of this area, the Smalleys were associated with the nearby Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Church. Though the oldest grave marker is dated 1853, it is believed that Freeman Smalley, Jr., was the first person buried in the cemetery in 1849. The land on which the cemetery is located was deeded to trustees of the church in 1854.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13769.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 30° 31.49′ N, 97° 39.24′ W. Marker is in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1460 near Timberline Drive. The cemetery is located 0.1 miles east of the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: FM 1460, Round Rock TX 78664, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Palm Valley Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); Kenney's Fort (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Double File Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cabin from Gabriel Mills Area

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Confederate Chaplains (approx. 1.2 miles away); Trinity Lutheran College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Olson House (approx. 1.4 miles away); A. J. and Carolina Anderson House (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Rock.

Additional commentary.
1. Memorial Grave Marker
As the Historical Marker states, the cemetery stone is located a short distance down the street on the left. The stone is located on the side of a family's home on the corner. This is a memorial stone and not the original grave markers. The land has been developed into a subdivision.

— Submitted June 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas.

Photographed By Keith Peterson

2. Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery Marker

The previous version of this marker.

Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson

3. Grave Marker

In Memory of Our Loved Ones
Freeman Smalley, Jr.
1820-25 - 1849
Mary Smalley
June 17, 1825 - Oct. 10, 1853
Mary Cox
Oct. 21, 1811 - Aug. 17, 1855
Moses W. Smalley
Aug. 26, 1828 - Aug. 6, 1857
A.W.P. Smalley
Aug. 26, 1828 - Aug. 6, 1857
J.W.
Unknown
Aaron Rubel (Ruble)
June 10, 1818 - Mar. 5, 1865

Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery Marker Street View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Heinich, April 6, 2013

4. Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery Marker Street View

Street view of cemetery memorial grave marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Heinich, April 6, 2013

5. Street view of cemetery memorial grave marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,672 times since then and 91 times this year. Last updated on November 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.