Stonewall in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stonewall Community Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 12, 2015
1. Stonewall Community Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Stonewall Community Cemetery. . This cemetery originally served the settlement of Millville, laid out by Israel Nuñez, who operated a stage stop in the vicinity after the Civil War. Although he set aside land for the cemetery, it was not formally deeded until 1934 by J.O. Walker. The earliest marked gravesite is that of William Jacobs (d. 1879). The settlement of Millville became Stonewall in 1875, and the cemetery remained in active use until 1939. Burials resumed in 1966, and a cemetery association formed three years later. The site is a landmark of local history. ,
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002.
This cemetery originally served the settlement of Millville, laid out by Israel Nuñez, who operated a stage stop in the vicinity after the Civil War. Although he set aside land for the cemetery, it was not formally deeded until 1934 by J.O. Walker. The earliest marked gravesite is that of William Jacobs (d. 1879). The settlement of Millville became Stonewall in 1875, and the cemetery remained in active use until 1939. Burials resumed in 1966, and a cemetery association formed three years later. The site is a landmark of local history.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12866.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 30° 14.008′ N, 98° 39.601′ W. Marker is in Stonewall, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Nunez Street and Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling west on E. Nunez Street. Marker is next to main entrance of cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stonewall TX 78671, United States of America. Touch for directions.
5. Headstone of Grave of William Jacobs (October 15, 1813 - June 10, 1879)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.