Near Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Strong Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Strong Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This cemetery originally served the family of Georgia native John Strong (1806-1854), a pioneer leader of the nearby Church Hill community. The earliest marked grave is that of his grandson John A. Young (d. 1853), the son of William and S.E. "Betty" (Strong) Young. Three acres at this site were officially designated as a cemetery in 1877 by Strong's widow Mary (Whatley) (1809-1898). The north section of the burial ground was first used for the interment of slaves. Enlarged in 1950, the Strong Cemetery is now used by family members and area residents.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11079.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 32° 10.278′ N, 94° 40.114′ W. Marker is near Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of County Road 334 and County Road 335D on County Road 334. The marker is located in the central section of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Strong / Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Blossom Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 2½ miles away); Bridges Cemetery

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Antioch (approx. 3.7 miles away); New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Liberty Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Wright's Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

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Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. Strong Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.