Flat Rock in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Flat Rock Cemetery

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026

1. Flat Rock Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
Settled in 1850s by Moses Ball and other pioneers. Tradition says first burial here was an Indian; the second, a small girl who died while her family was migrating through the area. Oldest tombstones are dated 1878. There are many unmarked graves. Community, named for some flat stones that formed a landmark, had a Cumberland Presbyterian Church as early as 1883. Burial ground near church was deeded from his land grant on August 28, 1890, by ex-Texas Ranger George W. Stevens (1831-93) for cemetery. After 1914, population dwindled and the church was closed.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1905.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is August 28, 1890.

Location. 33° 19.51′ N, 97° 36.616′ W. Marker is in Flat Rock, Texas, in Wise County. It is on Old Decatur Road half a mile south of County Road 2372, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3058 Old Decatur Rd, Alvord TX 76225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Captain George Stevens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hopewell Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hopewell Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Waggoner Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Mount Zion Baptist Church and Jonestown Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Capture of Willie & Bud Ball (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ball Knob Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Battle of the Knobs (approx. 4.2 miles away).

Flat Rock Cemetery and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026

2. Flat Rock Cemetery and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.