Near Cleburne in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Baker-Lain Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
1. Baker-Lain Cemetery Marker
In the 1850s a little girl, traveling through this area with her family by wagon train, fell ill and died. She is said to be the first person buried here. Records of the New Hope Baptist Church, founded nearby in 1860, suggest that J. L. Baker originally deeded land for this cemetery. Deed records indicate the Lain family later donated additional land. The earliest dated gravestone is that of Hixy Moore (1815-1870). The lives of pioneers, veterans and generations of families from in and around Johnson County are chronicled here; their descendants remain committed to their legacy by caring for the cemetery.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16152.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 32° 11.341′ N, 97° 34.387′ W. Marker is near Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County. It is on County Road 1239 0.7 miles west of Farm to Market Road 1434, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9301 County Rd 1239, Cleburne
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barnard's Trading Post No. 2 (approx. 6.9 miles away); George's Creek Baptist Church (approx. 7.9 miles away); Union Hill School (approx. 8 miles away); George's Creek Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); a different marker also named Georges Creek Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); Grange Hall Cemetery (approx. 10½ miles away); Guy Bailey (approx. 10.8 miles away); Dry Cleaners Building (approx. 10.9 miles away).
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Baker-Lain Cemetery Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
3. Baker-Lain Cemetery Marker
The marker is located directly below the flagpole.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
4. Baker-Lain Cemetery Marker
The main entrance to the cemetery is on the south side.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
