Near Shive in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hurst Ranch Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 3, 2026
1. Hurst Ranch Cemetery Marker
Hurst Ranch Cemetery Established ca. 1880
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2010
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16815.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 31° 28.426′ N, 98° 17.294′ W. Marker is near Shive, Texas, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of County Road 533 and County Road 534, on the left when traveling south on County Road 533. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hamilton-Soules House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Center City United Methodist Church (approx. 7.1
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 3, 2026
2. Hurst Ranch Cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
