Near Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Berry Cemetery
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, September 19, 2010
1. Berry Cemetery Marker
In 1850, Samuel and Elizabeth Berry brought their family and slaves here from Limestone Co., Alabama. Samuel's plantation covered hundreds of acres and included a cotton gin and gristmill. Berry Cemetery began in 1863 when Samuel's grandson and namesake died. He and his twin sister Elizabeth, who died in 1869, were buried on the crest of a hill on the Berry plantation. A low red rock wall encloses the family plot, with an adjoining section set aside for Samuel's slaves. The land later became a community burial ground for families of the Moffet area. Gravestone materials include granite, limestone, marble and petrified wood. The Berry Cemetery Association Trust formed in 1977 to maintain this pioneer graveyard.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004
Marker is Property of the State of TexasErected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14367.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 31° 23.895′ N, 94° 38.907′ W. Marker is near Lufkin, Texas,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Southland Paper Mills, Inc. (approx. 3˝ miles away); Walker Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Redland Baptist Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Angelina & Neches River Railroad (approx. 4.6 miles away); Equipment Typical of Early Texas Logging (approx. 4.7 miles away); Machinery from Early East Texas Logging Railroads (approx. 4.7 miles away); Mantooth Farm (approx. 5.7 miles away); Vicente Micheli (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, September 19, 2010
2. Berry Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, September 19, 2010
3. Berry Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,055 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
