Near Savoy in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William W. Bell Cemetery

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

1. William W. Bell Cemetery Marker

Inscription. William W. Bell (1794-1845) immigrated to the United States from his native England in 1820. By 1836 he had come to Texas, where he enlisted in the Republic of Texas army in February 1837. He later served in a company of Texas Rangers and was granted a contract by the Republic of Texas to carry mail from Independence to Nashville.

Bell was married to the former Elizabeth Weaver, and they were the parents of eight sons and one daughter. This cemetery traces its beginnings to 1845, when William W. Bell died and was buried here by his family. Also interred in the graveyard are Elizabeth Weaver Bell (1804-1894) and five of the Bells' nine children: daughter Texana Bell Henry (1837-1859); sons Stephen (1823-1900), D.J. (1825-1899), Albert H. (1830-1880), and A. Jessie (1834-1856).

There are five other marked graves of family members, as well as several unmarked burials. Family tradition states some of the unmarked graves may be those of slaves.

The William W. Bell Cemetery Association, formed by Bell descendants in 1985, maintains the historic graveyard.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number

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8839.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 33° 39.369′ N, 96° 22.167′ W. Marker is near Savoy, Texas, in Fannin County. It can be reached from County Road 1200 0.7 miles west of Farm to Market 1732, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on a dirt lane approximately 500 feet north of County Road 1200. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 964 Co Rd 1200, Savoy TX 75479, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Virginia Point Methodist (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Bells

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

2. William W. Bell Cemetery Marker

(approx. 4 miles away); Savoy Methodist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Fort Warren (approx. 4.3 miles away); Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); Antioch Baptist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Little Jordan Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); Carson Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savoy.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.