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Winchester Cemetery

Winchester, Fayette County

Marker Text

In use as burial ground since site gift in 1971 by Col. Nathan Thomas (1909-81), former Republic of Texas congressman, member of the legislature, civic leader. Many Ingram Prairie pioneer families are interred her. Cemetery association was organized in 1881, with 44 members.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Winchester, take FM 153 east about .25 mile.
Marker # 5860
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 30.059422, -97.035128

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