Near Burkeville in Newton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sycamore Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025
1. Sycamore Cemetery Marker
An 1845 land grant brought pioneers to this area and it is believed that at least some of the graves here marked with only a rock or a post are from those early years of settlement. The oldest dated gravestone is that of a 13-year-old boy, J.I. Jones (1872-1885). Honored in this burial ground are veterans of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam, alongside the citizens that settled this area and have contributed to its history and development. The Sycamore Cemetery continues to serve the community and is maintained and cared for by an association through the donations of descendants.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16627.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 31° 2.618′ N, 93° 35.506′ W. Marker is near Burkeville, Texas, in Newton County. It is on County Road 2111 0.1 miles north of County Road 2010, on the left when traveling north. The marker stands at the cemetery entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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: Site of Old Burrs Ferry (approx. 4.2 miles away); Tanner Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); The Spears Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Bonner Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Burr Ferry (approx. 4.9 miles away in Louisiana); Burr's Ferry Earthworks (approx. 5 miles away in Louisiana); Burkeville Church of God (approx. 5.4 miles away); Cade Building (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkeville.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025
2. Sycamore Cemetery and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025
3. Sycamore Cemetery Marker
The view of the entrance to the cemetery.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 19, 2025
4. Sycamore School
The historic school building is located at the far east side of the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
