Details for Cottonwood Cemetery

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5257008503

Data

Marker Number 8503
Atlas Number 5257008503
Marker Title Cottonwood Cemetery
Index Entry Cottonwood Cemetery
Address
City Scurry
County Kaufman
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 744311
UTM Northing 3594247
Subject Codes cemetery
Marker Year 2003
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location from Scurry take SH 34 SW about 5 miles to CR 4084, go E about 2.4 miles to cemetery entrance, follow signs N to cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Established in 1882 on land donated by settler J. W. Swayze for a church building, school house, and cemetery. First grave was that of J. R. Swayze (1850-1882), a brother of the donor. Now enlarged to five acres, the cemetery includes acreage donated by Bessie Goodman from land of her ancestor, C. L. Tippett, as well as property given by J. A. Hugghins from Swayze tract. Both pioneers are buried here. The grounds are cared for by descendants and friends, who have built fences and improved roads. Cemetery is also used by other neighboring communities.

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