Amarillo in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Llano Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Llano Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Llano Cemetery. . Land for this cemetery was given by T. B. and Hattie M. Clisbee in 1891, although a number of burials had already taken place by that time. The earliest known burial, that of Lillian Morrow, occurred in 1888. According to local legend, she was a child interred here by her westward-traveling family. A cemetery association, which was formed about 1901, was chartered in 1921. Llano Cemetery has served as a regional burial ground for Panhandle residents. A mausoleum, The Llano Pantheon, was built in 1929 with widespread community support.
Land for this cemetery was given by T. B. and Hattie M. Clisbee in 1891, although a number of burials had already taken place by that time. The earliest known burial, that of Lillian Morrow, occurred in 1888. According to local legend, she was a child interred here by her westward-traveling family. A cemetery association, which was formed about 1901, was chartered in 1921. Llano Cemetery has served as a regional burial ground for Panhandle residents. A mausoleum, The Llano Pantheon, was built in 1929 with widespread community support.
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3105.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 35° 10.957′ N, 101° 49.858′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Randall County. Marker is located in front of brick office in center of cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 South Hayes, Amarillo TX 79103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
