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Phair Cemetery

Freeport vicinity, Brazoria County

Marker Text

On land granted Stephen F. Austin by Mexico. Site given by E. B. and Mollie Thomas, devout Methodists. Since first grave, 1853, many early Texans have been buried here. Church was built by Wm. Hoskins. Community named for Rev. George Phair, pastor here 1875-1876 and 1882-1885. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address
Location Description in the Phair Community, north of Oyster Creek off FM 523
Marker # 9586
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 29.069917, -95.369381

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