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Fields Store Cemetery

Hempstead vicinity, Waller County

Marker Text

Established during Reconstruction period on land given by D. H. Fields, local merchant for whom community and cemetery were named, and by J. W. Day, Confederate veteran. Burial place of early settlers of area and their descendants, including veterans of 5 wars. Under management of Fields Store Cemetery Association.

Marker Details

Address West of Field Store on Field Store Cemetery Rd. off of FM 1488, 15 mi. east of Hempstead
Location Description West of Fields Store on Fields Store Cemetery Rd. off of FM 1488, 15 mi. east of Hempstead
Marker # 9381
Dedicated
Size, Type 18" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 30.164061, -95.920534

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