Near Melrose in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cove Springs Cemetery

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 2, 2025

1. Cove Springs Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Named for three coves and their springs nearby, this cemetery was originally associated with a local Methodist church. In 1858, Daniel H. Vail deeded 30 acres of land to the congregation for school and church purposes, and a cemetery was also established there. The oldest documented grave is that of five-year-old Moses J. Davis in 1866, though some graves are marked with native rocks and could predate it. The cemetery covers 7.46 acres with 66 marked graves inside a 1.4-acre fenced area. The cemetery continues to serve as a burial site for the surrounding community.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9267.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 31° 33.952′ N, 94° 25.502′ W. Marker is near Melrose, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is at the intersection of Cove Springs Road (County Road 339) and Melrose Blackjack Road (County Road 350) on Cove Springs Road. About 9 miles east of Nacogdoches off SH 21 and CR 350 (Melrose Blackjack Rd) on Cove Springs Road. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 158 Co Rd 339, Nacogdoches TX 75961, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Balch (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Texas Oil Man (approx. 3.4 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 4.4 miles away); Site of "El Atascoso" (approx. 5.3 miles away); Halfway Inn (approx. 5.7 miles away); Camp Chireno, World War II P.O.W. Camp (approx. 6.3 miles away); Gingerbread House (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melrose.

Cove Springs Cemetery and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 2, 2025

2. Cove Springs Cemetery and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.