Near Callisburg in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Akers Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 2, 2026
1. Akers Cemetery Marker
In the years immediately following the Civil War, George and Mary Akers arrived from Denton to settle in the area. In 1869, they established this burial ground when they interred their infant twins. More settlers arrived, establishing the farming community of Westview. Members of several pioneer families are interred here, including the Boaz, Cannon, Hudgens, Lanier, Price, Russom, Sewell, Shook and Smith families. Burials include veterans of the Civil War, World War II and the Vietnam War. Although most families moved away in the mid-twentieth century as jobs and technology advanced, the cemetery is still active as descendants are buried next to their ancestors.
Erected 2023 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23885.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 33° 40.799′ N, 96° 58.073′ W. Marker is near Callisburg, Texas, in Cooke County. It is at the intersection of County Road 107 and County Road 136, on the right when traveling north on County Road 107. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 633 CR 107, Whitesboro TX 76273, 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Callisburg United Methodist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Oil Well in Cooke County
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 2, 2026
2. Akers Cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
