Details for Evergreen Cemetery
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5309001513
Data
| Marker Number | 1513 |
| Atlas Number | 5309001513 |
| Marker Title | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Index Entry | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Address | |
| City | McGregor |
| County | McLennan |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 656689 |
| UTM Northing | 3480337 |
| Subject Codes | cemetery |
| Marker Year | 1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From McGregor go about 8 mi E. on US 84, take Speegleville Rd N. to Fm 3047 turn E. proceed about 1/2 mi. to Oliver Farm (private property) |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and 18" x 28" Plate |
| Marker Text | Pioneer settlers William and Margaret Oliver gave land in 1860 for a church, school, and this cemetery. From 1866 to 1907, families from the surrounding area assembled here for camp meetings -- times of worship, singing, and fellowship. In 1941 the meetings were resumed, as annual reunions of the pioneers' descendants. In 1957 Evergreen was incorporated as a private cemetery. Major Fred N. Oliver, grandson of the donors, started a trust fund for perpetual care. The restored cemetery now is a place for memorial services to honor pioneers of this region. (1976) |