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The Old Graveyard (Pioneer Cemetery)

Terrell, Kaufman County

Marker Text

This small historic cemetery, also called the "Irvine Family Cemetery," predates the establishment of Terrell by more than 20 years. The first burial was that of Robert Alexander, nephew of W. D. Irvine, in 1851. Now located within the city limits, the cemetery began on land owned by the pioneer Irvine family. It contains the graves of Irvine family members, their neighbors, and descendants, many of whom were responsible for founding this community. The cemetery also contains several unmarked graves. The last known burial to take place here was in 1956.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Corner of Polk and New Hope St., Terrell
Marker # 8522
Dedicated 1996
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 32.729166, -96.287804

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