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Old City Cemetery

Caldwell, Burleson County

Marker Text

Created in 1840 (same year Caldwell was laid out) when lots 3 and 12 were made a "Grave Yard and Church lot" forever. Town founder Lewis L. Chiles (d.1864) is buried here. Oldest legible stone is for Margarette A. King and infant daughter (d.1843). Now maintained by city. (1971)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Buffalo St @ Thomas St., Caldwell
Marker # 7565
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Other - explain
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 30.529153, -96.693282

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