Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Granbury Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

1. Granbury Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Part of an original school land survey, this parcel was already known as "the cemetery lot" when deeded to the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1885 for use as a public burial ground. A number of the stones here pre-date the 1866 founding of the city of Granbury, the earliest being that of John Edwards (1790-1853). Graves reportedly moved to this site from the Methodist churchyard on the courthouse square make it difficult to know whether some burials were original to the site or were reinterments. In 1873, church leaders chose this hill as the location for a high school that became Granbury College in 1887. Following its closing, trustees deeded the school land to the city in 1915, allowing for College Hill's full usage as a cemetery. At rest here is War of 1812 veteran John Bennett Dickson (1793-1876), who was wounded in the Battle of New Orleans. He is joined by other veterans from the U.S.-Mexico War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Brigadier General Hiram B. Granbury (1831-1864), the city's namesake, was reinterred here in 1893; his surname is also recorded as Granberry. This cemetery chronicles the pioneers and generations of families who are the Granbury area's rich heritage. Historic Texas Cemetery 2001

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12838.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 32° 27.107′ N, 97° 47.147′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of East Moore Street and Switzer Street on East Moore Street. The marker is located at the old south side entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Switzer St, Granbury

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TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Granbury Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historical Granbury Light Plant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Granbury Light Plant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hood County Jailhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Aston House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.6 miles away); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); David L. Nutt Home (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

The view of the Granbury Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2024

2. The view of the Granbury Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.