Oxford in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oxford Cemetery
(1/4 Mile East)
Photographed By Barry Weakley, June 1, 2010
1. Oxford Cemetery Marker
The Oxford community was founded in 1880 when Confederate veteran A.J. Johnson came to Llano County and laid out the townsite. In 1881, a burial ground was established near this site for the use of the families of Oxford. Burials date from 1883, although some of the graves that were moved from a neighboring cemetery bear earlier death dates. Among those interred there are the town's founder, A. J. Johnson (1832-1912); and James R. Moss (1843-1924), who captained the Packsaddle Mountain Fight, an 1873 battle that drove raiding Indians out of the Llano county.Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9451.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 30° 36.229′ N, 98° 42.249′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Texas, in Llano County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 16 and County Road 113, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 16. The
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nine Miles West is the Enchanted Rock (approx. 4.2 miles away); Saint James Lutheran Church (approx. 9.9 miles away); Enchanted Rock (approx. 10.2 miles away); Watkins House (approx. 10.2 miles away); Llano Woman's Culture Club (approx. 10.2 miles away); Frank Teich (approx. 10.2 miles away); Llano County Courthouse (approx. 10.2 miles away); Llano County Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.2 miles away).
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Also see . . . Cemeteries of Texas entry for Oxford Cemetery in Llano County. More history about Oxford and a list of those interred in the cemetery. (Submitted on April 21, 2010, by Barry Weakley of Converse, Texas.)
Photographed By Barry Weakley, June 1, 2010
2. Oxford Cemetery and Marker
Cemetery left of marker in the background.
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3. Oxford Cemetery Marker
Another view looking Southeast.
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4. Oxford Cemetery
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5. Looking North from the marker
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6. Looking Northwest from the Markert
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7. Looking Southwest from the Markert
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8. Looking South from the Markert
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2010, by Barry Weakley of Converse, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,365 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Barry Weakley of Converse, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
