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

Wright's Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Wright's Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Hansel Wright (1773-1856) came to East Texas in 1836 and was granted land for service in the Republic of Texas Army. In 1846 he moved his family to this area and used a portion of his land to establish the cemetery at this site. The oldest marked grave is that of an infant, Neva Richards, who died in 1852. For many years the cemetery served nearby "Wright's Meetinghouse", a Methodist church also used as a schoolhouse. As the burial ground of a pioneer area family, Wright's Cemetery serves as a reminder of early settlers of Rusk County.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11080.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 32° 14.062′ N, 94° 40.828′ W. Marker is near Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is on County Road 272 north of State Road 43, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located toward the central section of the cemetery by the gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5917 Co Rd 272, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Antioch (approx. 1.7 miles away); Church Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Millville Cemetery (approx.

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3.3 miles away); Honoring Veterans of of the War Between the States (approx. 3.3 miles away); John Strong / Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong (approx. 4.4 miles away); Strong Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Liberty Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Wright's Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. Wright's Cemetery and Marker

The view of the Wright's Cemetery and Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

3. The view of the Wright's Cemetery and Marker from the road

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 226 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.