Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

1. Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The earliest use of this burial ground was in 1864 at the death of Ellen, daughter of J.H Keith. William ("Big Bill") Keith donated this memorial to his Aunt Ellen with the understanding that it would be used for free public interments. It was called "The Old Dublin Cemetery" until 1961 when an endowment was created and the name was changed. There are about 1400 graves including 292 without names that are noted only with field stones or funeral home markers. This graveyard is still in use.

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3722.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 32° 3.869′ N, 98° 20.032′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is on County Road 322 0.2 miles south of Farm to Market Road 219, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the front of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1120 Co Rd 322, Dublin TX 76446, 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Hogan Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hogan Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.4 miles away); Dr Pepper Texas

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company (approx. 1.4 miles away); Early Commercial Building (approx. 1½ miles away); Dublin National Bank (approx. 1½ miles away); Dr. Harlan L. Raley (approx. 1½ miles away); William T. Miller Grist Mill (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

The entrance to the Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

2. The entrance to the Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.