Near Streetman in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Midway Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

1. Midway Cemetery Marker

Inscription. During the Reconstruction Era, immigration to Texas expanded and this area was settled between 1870 and 1874. Midway school and Union church were established between 1879 and 1882, along with an adjacent burial ground. The oldest dated headstone in Midway Cemetery is that of James Furney (d.1888), although earlier burials exist. Many pioneer settlers, citizens, children and veterans are buried here, including three Civil War soldiers who lived into the 20th century. Sited among large native trees, Midway Cemetery is one of the few remaining tangible reminders of the farmers, workers, business leaders and families of the Midway community. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2017

Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 20005.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 31° 56.544′ N, 96° 15.128′ W. Marker is near Streetman, Texas, in Navarro County. It is on County Road 2370 0.1 miles east of Midway Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14591 SE County Rd 2370, Streetman TX 75859, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Winkler (approx. 2.2 miles away); Birdston Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); Birdston Community and Cemetery

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); St. Elmo Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); The New Hope Baptist Church and St. Elmo Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Home of Whitney Montgomery, Poet (approx. 5.2 miles away); Bonner Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Cade Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Streetman.

The view of the Midway Church and Cemetery with the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

2. The view of the Midway Church and Cemetery with the marker

Midway Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

3. Midway Church

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.