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Shafter Lake Cemetery

Frankel City, Andrews County

Marker Text

(1.5 miles West) Established just after turn of the century, on the south bank of Shafter Lake, and two miles south of the extinct settlement of Shafter Lake. Named for Colonel William R. Shafter (1835-1906), who led military expedition through region in 1875. It became the resting place for residents of remote ranches and travelers. Oldest legible gravestones are dated 1909; those of Joseph Snively and Mrs. Lucy Woolsey. Several remains have been removed by relatives; site now contains 12 known graves. The once neglected cemetery is cared for by Andrews County. (1973)

Marker Details

Address NW 2001
Location Description NW 2001, 1.6 mi. S of FM 1967 (Frankel City Highway), SE side of Shafter Lake
Marker # 4652
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery; water topics; ghost towns
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.392867, -102.642156

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