Near Mertens in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Richland Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

1. Richland Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Jesse S. and Mary Ann Thomas brought their family to Texas from Georgia in 1858, settling first in Rusk and Smith counties. They relocated to this area in 1873 and purchased land along Richland Creek. In 1883 they deeded three acres of land for a community cemetery. The oldest documented grave here is that of Mary E. McCleskey (1826-1883). Others interred in the graveyard include area pioneers, five generations of the Thomas family and veterans of the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4263.)

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

Location. 32° 2.15′ N, 96° 52.328′ W. Marker is near Mertens, Texas, in Hill County. It is on County Road 3418 0.2 miles south of Bypass County Road 4240, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the main entrance near the cemetery building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 485 Hcr 3418, Mertens TX 76666, 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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mertens Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Nathaniel Addison (approx.

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4.4 miles away); Salem Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Frost (approx. 4.8 miles away); Frost Baptist Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Frost Methodist Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Old Brandon Mill (approx. 5.3 miles away); George Washington Savage (approx. 5.7 miles away).

The view of the Richland Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

2. The view of the Richland Cemetery and Marker

The view of the Marker from the cemetery parking area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

3. The view of the Marker from the cemetery parking area

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.