Near Thrall in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lawrence Chapel Cemetery

Photographed By Jimmy Simmons, April 1986

1. Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Adam Lawrence (1799-1878), pioneer farmer and cattle raiser, donated this tract in 1840. Born in Kentucky, he received a Texas land grant, 1822. Fought in Texas Revolution (1836) and many Indian battles. Once jumped horse 20 feet into river below to evade war party.

Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9258.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 29.239′ N, 97° 14.248′ W. Marker was near Thrall, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker could be reached from County Road 473 north of County Road 477. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Thrall TX 76578, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Post Oak Island Lodge #181, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 3.1 miles away); Site of Gano Community (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pioneer Publisher and Printer David Ervin Lawhon (approx. 4½ miles away); Mager Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); V.F.W. Memorial

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(approx. 5.3 miles away); Lawhon Springs Cemetery (approx. 5.3 miles away); Adina Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Lawrence Chapel Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson

2. Lawrence Chapel Cemetery

Adam Lawrence Tombstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson

3. Adam Lawrence Tombstone

Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jimmy Simmons, April 1986

4. Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church

The church is located in front of the cemetery. There was an old one room schoolhouse adjacent to the church but it was destroyed by a fire many years ago.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,419 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2010, by Jimmy Simmons of Austin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4. submitted on December 31, 2010, by Jimmy Simmons of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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