Near Cisco in Eastland County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Scranton Cemetery
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17629.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 32° 18.322′ N, 99° 6.92′ W. Marker is near Cisco, Texas, in Eastland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Road 147 and County Road 151, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the southeast corner of Scranton Cemetery. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Cisco TX 76437, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Scranton Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atwell Cemetery (approx. 3˝ miles away); Hittson Ranch Headquarters on Battle Creek (approx. 5˝ miles away); Burkett Pecan Tree (approx. 5.7 miles away); Dothan Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); Site of Cottonwood Springs (approx. 8.6 miles away); Cottonwood Bank and Post Office (approx. 8.7 miles away); Old Cottonwood Cemetery (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cisco.
Also see . . .
1. Scranton Cemetery. From the findagrave.com website. (Submitted on January 2, 2015.)
2. Walter S. King. Includes biography, detailed service record and citations, and photographs. (Submitted on January 2, 2015.)
Additional commentary.
1. Lt. Col. Walter Siler King Memorial
The Scranton Cemetery hosts a memorial for Lt. Col. Walter Siler King of the United States Air Force. The memorial reads:
Proudly dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Siler King, United States Air Force, whose mortal remains lie in a far and distant land.
Born June 9, 1921 in the Dan Horn community of Eastland County, Texas. Killed in action February 21, 1951 while leading his squadron in support of United Nation Forces over North Korea.
We the members of the 13th Bombardment Squadron (Korea) honor our friend and comrade in arms. A true American hero who will not be forgotten while brave men live and die for freedom.
June 1994
— Submitted January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 2, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.