Near Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Washita Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
1. Washita Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Washita Cemetery. . This community burial ground is the primary remaining historic evidence of the Washita community. Anglo pioneers began to settle the area in the late 1870s and early 1880s. As the community grew, members established a school, church, and a post office. After the 1912 death of Winifred Thompson, infant daughter of Roy Thompson, there came a need for a community cemetery. Dr. M.L. Caldwell donated one acre in the southeast corner of his property to be used for such purposes. Since 1912, prominent citizens of Washita and surrounding communities have been laid to rest in the cemetery. Its graves provide a record of those families who first settled the Washita community.,
Historic Texas Cemetery.
This community burial ground is the primary remaining historic evidence of the Washita community. Anglo pioneers began to settle the area in the late 1870s and early 1880s. As the community grew, members established a school, church, and a post office. After the 1912 death of Winifred Thompson, infant daughter of Roy Thompson, there came a need for a community cemetery. Dr. M.L. Caldwell donated one acre in the southeast corner of his property to be used for such purposes. Since 1912, prominent citizens of Washita and surrounding communities have been laid to rest in the cemetery. Its graves provide a record of those families who first settled the Washita community.
Historic Texas Cemetery
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17279.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 35° 41.527′ N, 100° 21.778′ W. Marker is near Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 277, half a mile east of U.S. 83, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (approx. 2.3 miles
More about this marker. The back side of the marker can be seen from the road.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
2. Washita Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016
3. Washita Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
