Near Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Seaton Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

1. Seaton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The community of Lost Prairie-Seaton was settled in the 1880s by Czechoslovakian immigrants, and at one time contained a post office, school, store and saloon. Charles Motl, Sr., donated two acres of land for a community cemetery following the death of Tomas Ondrasek in 1896. The Seaton National Cemetery Association was formed in 1897, and was eventually renamed the Seaton Cemetery Association. Among the 1,150 burials are those of veterans of World Wars I and II, and the Korean Conflict. The cemetery continues to serve the community.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11735.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 31° 3.353′ N, 97° 12.637′ W. Marker is near Temple, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 53 and Seaton Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 53. The marker is located on the north side of the pavilion facing the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12481 TX-53, Temple TX 76501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seaton Brethren Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); SPJST Lodge No. 47, Hvězda Texasu

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(approx. one mile away); Zabcikville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Ocker Brethren Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas (RVOS) (approx. 4.3 miles away); Little Flock Cemetery and Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Barclay Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); Homesite of Theodore Rabroker (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temple.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

2. Seaton Cemetery Marker

The marker is located on the north side of the pavilion facing the highway.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

3. Seaton Cemetery Marker

The view of the marker along the highway.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.