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

Acrea Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

1. Acrea Cemetery Marker

Inscription. According to oral history, John Wright, who stopped for a time in Erath County on his way west, died nearby in about 1857 or 1858. Landowner Clayborn Oxford donated the land for Wright to be buried on this site. The earliest marked grave is that of Oxford's infant grandson William, who was buried in 1859. The graveyard, then known as Oxford Cemetery, was deeded to Erath County by the Oxford family in 1888 for use by area settlers. Over time the cemetery took on the name of the surrounding community, Acrea. Descendants of the Oxfords and other pioneer families continue to maintain and use the cemetery.

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11867.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 32° 19.282′ N, 98° 6.643′ W. Marker is near Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is on Old County Road 150 half a mile north of U.S. 377, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2312 Co Rd 150, Stephenville TX 76401, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wesley Chapel Cemetery (approx. 3.7

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miles away); Bluff Dale (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Bluff Dale Suspension Bridge (approx. 5.4 miles away); Smith Springs Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Morgan Mill Tabernacle (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Morgan Mill Tabernacle (approx. 5.7 miles away); Morgan Mill Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); The Denny Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

2. Acrea Cemetery Marker

The Acrea Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025

3. The Acrea 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 305 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.