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Elmwood Cemetery

Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County

Marker Text

This cemetery was established in 1883 when G. W. Slaughter and G. P. Barber donated land to the city. Prior to that time, a site known as The Cove served as a public burial place. Graves from The Cove were relocated here in 1884. The oldest documented grave is that of Nellie Crump, who died in 1881. Other burials include those of city founder James A. Lynch, his wife Arminda, and pioneer citizens. First known as City Cemetery, the name Elmwood was adopted after ladies of the civic league planted elm trees here in 1913. The cemetery is maintained by the city. (1988)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 1401 East Hubbard Street, US 180, Mineral Wells
Marker # 1468
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 32.808453, -98.102381

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