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
Inscription.
Oxford Cemetery. (1/4 Mile East). 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.
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.)
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 marker is easily seen right next to the road at a pull-off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nine Miles West is the Enchanted Rock
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 1,768 times since then and 196 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.