Details for Old Glover Cemetery

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225007031

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Marker Number 7031
Atlas Number 5225007031
Marker Title Old Glover Cemetery
Index Entry Glover Cemetery, Old
Address
City
County Houston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 281099
UTM Northing 3487900
Subject Codes cemetery
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 14 miles east on SH 21 from Crockett, 4 miles on CR 1560 to cemetery road, then .2 mile in cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text This cemetery originally served pioneer residents of the Glover Community, which began about 1879. The earliest burial was that of Grady Holcomb (1895-96), the infant son of Henry and Amanda Holcomb. Land for the burial ground, a church, and a school was deeded by Arch Sloan in 1895. The schoolhouse, located on the site of the present tabernacle, was used until 1915. Many early settlers are buried here, including J.W. Glover (1831-99), for whom the community was named. Still used, Old Glover Cemetery is the site of an annual homecoming the first Sunday of each May.

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