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Gholson Cemetery

Gholson, McLennan County

Marker Text

This site was first used as a cemetery in 1871 when the infant daughter of pioneer area settlers Thomas W. and Charlotte Rozell was buried here. The oldest marked grave is that of Sarah Kiker (1802-1877). In 1885 W.F. Umberson, who settled in the area before the Civil War, set aside two acres here as public burial ground for the Gholson Communty. Located on the property was a one-room building, The Kellum School, which was also used for local church services. A cemetery tabernacle was built in 1925 and additional land was acquired in 1950.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From west 10 mi SW on 1858 to Gholson; cemetery is just off 1858.
Marker # 2179
Dedicated 1981
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery; educational topics; churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.720238, -97.266826

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