On U.S. 15/29 at County Road 8, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 15/29.
This community, settled during the mid-1830s, was first called Fulford’s Cross Roads, then Missouri Cross Roads when a post office was established here in 1846. The name Perote, adopted in 1850 was suggested by veterans returning from the Mexican . . . — — Map (db m276347) HM
This cemetery has existed since settlers arrived in the
1830s. Landowner Samuel Hixon wanted the grounds kept
for interment, and an indenture was made on August 20,
1857, by Hixon and five trustees. Since then, those
who provided history and . . . — — Map (db m261970) HM
