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Cottonwood Cemetery

Scurry, Kaufman County

Marker Text

Established in 1882 on land donated by settler J. W. Swayze for a church building, school house, and cemetery. First grave was that of J. R. Swayze (1850-1882), a brother of the donor. Now enlarged to five acres, the cemetery includes acreage donated by Bessie Goodman from land of her ancestor, C. L. Tippett, as well as property given by J. A. Hugghins from Swayze tract. Both pioneers are buried here. The grounds are cared for by descendants and friends, who have built fences and improved roads. Cemetery is also used by other neighboring communities.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Scurry take SH 34 SW about 5 miles to CR 4084, go E about 2.4 miles to cemetery entrance, follow signs N to cemetery
Marker # 8503
Dedicated 2003
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 32.458616, -96.400834

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