Near Abilene in Jones County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Round Mound Cemetery

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

1. Round Mound Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Round Mound Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Jones County and is located near the site of the former Deadman Creek or Round Mound settlement. The name “Round Mound” may derive from the highest point in the area, which is located approximately one half mile southwest of the cemetery, or may refer to the smaller mound on which the cemetery is situated. In October 1889, the two-acre plot already being used as Round Mound Cemetery was officially designated as such by property owners Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Connolly. Hinton and Rachel Manly deeded an additional acre of land to the cemetery in March 1896.
The two earliest marked burials are those of Fannie C. Harry and Charity E. Hinds, who both died in 1882. These graves are located in the northeast quarter of the cemetery. The sole fenced family plot in the cemetery contains the graves of cousins Nona Bell Manly and Ruby Harvey, who died in 1895 and 1900.
The tabernacle at the center of the cemetery was built in the early 1900s and was used for shelter during funerals. Arborvitae evergreen trees were also planted at the cemetery at this time. During the 1950s a chain link fence and arched metal entrance gate were constructed and additional undeveloped acreage was acquired across FM 1082. Arizona cypress trees were planted in the early 1960s. Along with the traditional grave markers located throughout the cemetery are numerous native stone markers, as well as decorative urns, veterans plaques and folk decorations.

Historic Texas Cemetery - 2007

Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15905.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1896.

Location. 32° 34.209′ N, 99° 39.377′ W. Marker is near Abilene, Texas, in Jones

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County. It can be reached from Farm to Market Road 1082 half a mile north of Farm to Market Road 3522, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the center of Round Mound Cemetery next to the tabernacle structure; the above directions are to the cemetery entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: Lake Fort Phantom Hill Parks - Johnson Park (approx. 3.2 miles away); Fort Phantom Hill (approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Phantom Hill (approx. 5.2 miles away); Butterfield Trail (approx. 6.8 miles away); Site of Old Headquarters of the Hashknife Ranch (approx. 7.6 miles away); Abilene Christian

Cemetery Tabernacle Structure image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

2. Cemetery Tabernacle Structure

Marker is located immediately west of the structure

University (approx. 7.8 miles away); Hardin-Simmons University Campus Triangle (approx. 7.9 miles away); Hardin-Simmons University (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

Round Mound Cemetery Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

3. Round Mound Cemetery Entrance

View to North Along Farm to Market Road 1082 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

4. View to North Along Farm to Market Road 1082

Cemetery is located to the right (east) of the road
The 1950s undeveloped cemetery acreage is to the left (west) of the road

Round Mound Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

5. Round Mound Cemetery

View to the east from the southwest corner of cemetery

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

6. Round Mound Cemetery

View to the southwest from the northeast corner of cemetery

Burial Site of Fannie C. Harry image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

7. Burial Site of Fannie C. Harry

The Harry burial site is located in the center of the plot

Headstone of Fannie C. Harry image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

8. Headstone of Fannie C. Harry

Burial Plot of Cousins Nona Bell Manly and Ruby Harvey image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

9. Burial Plot of Cousins Nona Bell Manly and Ruby Harvey

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 27, 2014

10. Round Mound Cemetery

View to west from tabernacle structure

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,455 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.