Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
1. Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery Marker
Thomas T. McGee, the first sheriff of the town of Canadian, was buried in 1894 on a hill on the east side of town. There were already grave markers there dating back to 1883. McGee's widow, Mary, purchased the land and it became known as the McGee Cemetery. More land was bought in 1933 by the Youngs who established a fund to maintain the cemetery. They renamed it Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in honor of Robert Young's aunt who raised him. In 1989, the cemetery was given to Hemphill County. Thirteen of eighteen judges of Hemphill County are buried here as well as prominent citizens of Canadian who assisted in the establishment and development of Hemphill County.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17846.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 54.843′ N, 100° 22.371′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. Marker can be reached from the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tom T. McGee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Former Canadian Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Canadian (approx. half a mile away); Jones Mansion (approx. half a mile away); W.C.T.U. Building (approx. half a mile away); First Church Bell (approx. half a mile away); R. Dick Bussell (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Hemphill (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canadian.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
2. Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
3. Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
4. Thomas T. McGee grave-site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 548 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
