Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Winterfield Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

1. Winterfield Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This cemetery began on the farm purchased in 1879 by July G. and Martha Howard Garner. Land was set aside for a family cemetery upon the deaths of the Garner's nephew, Joel S. Bright, and niece, Jessie L. Webb, in November 1887. This family cemetery eventually became a community graveyard with more than 500 graves. Among those buried here were farmers, city and county officials, and church leaders. Site maintenance, completed in the early 1900s by family members, was succeeded in 1971 by the Winterfield Cemetery Association. The site continues to serve the community.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10003.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1887.

Location. 32° 31.62′ N, 94° 43.055′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of Tryon Road and Shawnee Drive, on the left when traveling north on Tryon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2615 Tryon Rd, Longview TX 75605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Winterfield Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Emanu-El (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Providence Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steak House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of Earpville (approx. 1.7 miles away); USA Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Paws on the Ground (approx. 1.7 miles away); If By Crying Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

2. Winterfield Cemetery Marker

The view of the entrance to the cemetery with the marker.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

3. Winterfield Cemetery Marker

The view of the cemetery from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.