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 1877. The following names are the ex-servicemen that fought in the Confederate Army from 18611865 and are laid to rest in this cemetery.
Dr. J.L. Sansom, Lt. Col. Rev. A.L. Bridges, Capt. J.W. Seale, Maj. Rev. John Taylor Harry H. Howard Augusta Padgett Jack Norris Will Chatham G.W. Henson Will Coker Jim Hinson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 31° 20.635′ N, 96° 21.645′ 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, on the right when traveling north. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Sansom Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Sansom/Wedgman 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 view of the marker at the cemetery.
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 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
