Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lawrence Cemetery

Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

1. Lawrence Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1873, soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through this area, a group of investors formed the Texas Colony Association with the goal of promoting a town. Named for one of the company directors, the town of Lawrence was established and soon boasted numerous homes and businesses. This community cemetery began that same year with the burial of seven-month-old Katie D. Hibbler. Now containing more than 400 graves, including those of many pioneers, the Lawrence Cemetery stands as a reminder of the area's early history.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8531.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 32° 44.597′ N, 96° 20.15′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. It can be reached from County Road 237A 0.4 miles east of Farm to Market Road 1392, on the left when traveling east. Cemetery is behind a locked gate. You must walk 783 feet from the gate to the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 5620 Country Road 237A, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Terrell Rail Car (approx. 2.3 miles away); Texas Midland Railroad (approx. 2.3 miles away); Kaufman County Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Terrell Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Nike Hercules Missile (approx. 2.3 miles away); Women Who Have Served and Sacrificed (approx. 2.3 miles away); Prisoners of War – Missing in Action Flag Pole (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fallen But Not Forgotten (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terrell.

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Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

2. Lawrence Cemetery

Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

3. Lawrence Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.