Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Humble Cemetery
Photographed by Jim Evans, June 23, 2012
1. Humble Cemetery Marker
This cemetery is believed to be the town of Humble's oldest. The earliest documented burial is that of Joseph Dunman (1867-1879). Also believed to be buried here in an unmarked grave is Jane Elizabeth Humble, wife of the community's founder, Pleasant Humble. The first legal record of the cemetery appears in a deed transferring the cemetery property from Jonas Altmont to trustees in 1914. Civil War veteran Houston Young and several World War I veterans are also interred here. This cemetery serves as a reflection of Humble's pioneer heritage.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10701.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 29° 59.591′ N, 95° 15.482′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of Houston Avenue and Isaacks Road, on the left when traveling south on Houston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Humble TX 77338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 walking distance of this marker: Joseph Dunman (here, next to this marker); First United Methodist Church of Humble (approx. Ό mile away); Humble Independent School District (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Historic Humble Cemetery to undergo restoration. Community Impact website entry (2022) (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. History of Humble, TX. City website entry (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, June 23, 2012
2. Humble Cemetery Dedication Plaque
3. Humble Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,588 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on June 23, 2012. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
