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Hoover's Valley Cemetery

Burnet, Burnet County

Marker Text

Established in 1850 by the Rev. Isaac Hoover, of local Methodist Protestant church. He came from Tennessee; soon initiated services in nearby oak grove. Oldest stone dates from about 1850. Another grave is of Whitlock family, killed by Indians. Marked graves total 157; unmarked, 88. Tract is still in use.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Burnet take US 281S approx. 5 mi., then west on Park Road 4 approx. 8.5 miles; then north on FM 2342 .5 mi. to ROW at intersection of FM 2342 and CR 119
Marker # 9720
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 30.702254, -98.381834

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