Near Thornton in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sansom Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, February 13, 2026
1. Sansom Cemetery Marker
Dr. J.L. Sansom deeded two acres of land for burial purposes to be known as the Sansom Cemetery. The following names are the ex-service men that fought in the Confederate Army from 1861 to 1865 and are laid to rest in this cemetery.
Dr. J.L. Sansom, Lt. J.W. Seale, Maj. Rev. A.L. Bridges, Capt. Rev. John Tayler Honorable Jack Norris Will Chatman G.W. Henson Honorable Will Coker Harry H. Howard August A. Padgett
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 31° 20.641′ N, 96° 21.646′ W. Marker is near Thornton, Texas, in Limestone County. It is on Sansom Cemetery Road (County Road 735) one mile north of Sterling Robertson Dam Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Lcr 735, Thornton TX 76687, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sansom/Wedgman Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sansom Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); McKenzie Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Ferguson Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); John Sadler (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Oletha Common School (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site of Old Potter's Shop (approx. 4.9 miles away); Old Union Community (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thornton.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 13, 2026
2. Sansom Cemetery Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the entrance.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 13, 2026
3. Sansom Cemetery Marker
The view of the cemetery overlooking the lake.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
