Willow Point in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Willow Point Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
1. Willow Point Cemetery Marker
The Willow Point Cemetery had its origins in 1882 when Anna M. English died on October 23 and was buried on land owned by Samuel G. Evitts. The next year, on July 13, Evitts died and was buried in the same area. The land changed hands several times before ownership passed to D. H. and M. M. Bishop, who deeded the property to Woodman of the World Camp #1763 in 1905. The deed stated that the older, fenced part of the cemetery would remain a free public burying ground.
It is believed that the cemetery contains many unmarked burials. The northwest corner of the plot contains the grave of a Confederate soldier who was discharged from Fort Richardson in Jack County, and whose name has long since been forgotten. Also, interred here are other Civil War veterans as well as veterans of World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Samuel G. Evitts, original owner of the site, was a veteran of the Texas War for Independence as well as the Civil War.
The Willow Point Cemetery Association, organized in 1947, is responsible for maintenance and hosts an annual homecoming and cleaning day.
Erected 1986 by Texas
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1882.
Location. 33° 6.913′ N, 97° 54.117′ W. Marker is in Willow Point, Texas, in Wise County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2210 and County Road 3706, on the left when traveling west on Road 2210. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1629 FM 2210, Bridgeport TX 76426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Samuel G. Evetts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hyde Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Joplin Fairview Cemetery (approx.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
2. Willow Point Cemetery and marker
More about this marker. Correction in death date of Samuel G. Evitts: August 9, 1884
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 9 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.
