| Marker Number |
11079 |
| Atlas Number |
5401011079 |
| Marker Title |
Strong Cemetery |
| Index Entry |
Strong Cemetery |
| Address |
|
| City |
Henderson |
| County |
Rusk |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
342721 |
| UTM Northing |
3560617 |
| Subject Codes |
cemetery; cities and towns |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
7 mi. E of Henderson via US 79 then FM 3135 to S CR 333, then take left on CR 334 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
This cemetery originally served the family of Georgia native John Strong (1806-1854), a pioneer leader of the nearby Church Hill community. The earliest marked grave is that of his grandson John A. Young (d.1853), the son of William and S.E. "Betty" (Strong) Young. Three acres at this site were officially designated as a cemetery in 1877 by Strong's widow Mary (Whatley) (1809-1898). The north section of the burial ground was first used for the interment of slaves. Enlarged in 1950, the Strong Cemetery is now used by family members and area residents. |
