Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mount Marion Cemetery

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

1. Mount Marion Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
Located on land once owned by William W. Johnson, whose coal mining operations spurred major development in nearby Thurber, this cemetery was named for Johnson’s daughter, Marion, who died at age three. It later became the primary burial ground for the town of Strawn. The earliest documented burial dates to 1883. Interred here are many area pioneers, including town founder Stephen B. Strawn, former Texas Rangers, veterans of wars from the Civil War to World War II, and victims of the devastating 1918-19 influenza epidemic. It is a reflection of the area’s heritage.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845—1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3494.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 32° 32.456′ N, 98° 29.893′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It can be reached from Grant Avenue (State Highway 16) 0.1 miles south of Willow Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Mount Marion Cemetery; the above directions are to the Grant Avenue (SH 16) entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strawn TX 76475, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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

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markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mary Jane Gentry (a few steps from this marker); Strawn City Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Strawn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Nesbit Stuart House (approx. one mile away); Home of Stephen Bethel Strawn (approx. 1.2 miles away); Thomas House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Joseph Peter Davidson (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strawn.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

2. Mount Marion Cemetery Marker

Rear side of Mary Jane Gentry marker is visible in right foreground

Mount Marion Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

3. Mount Marion Cemetery

Mount Marion Cemetery (right) and Mary Jane Gentry (left) markers are visible next to road

Willow Street Entrance to Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, September 8, 2016

4. Willow Street Entrance to Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.