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Quitman City Cem.Recorded: WOODO4—Parsons; (location in Co. Hist., Vol. 3, p. 103: “… on north side of road at intersection of Horton and Goldsmith streets … from courthouse go south on Hwy37 for about 1/5 mile to FM778 and turn east for 0.2 mile. Cemetery has been vandalized several times and many markers are damaged … apparently mowing machines have damaged some markers, older ones chipping has made information unclear. In addition, in 1971, pieces of markers are stacked at various places on grounds, a number of markers have been moved … indicated by there being several markers close together in spaces too small for that many burial spaces. Possibly 60-75% of graves were unmarked in 1971. It was the custom in times past for the AA families to bury in the area near the entrance, however there is no separation of sections in the cemetery. All are listed in this survey … oldest date 1855, infant.) Cemetery Index; (Tx Funeral Serv. Com.) Contact at 396 Mable Dr., Quitman, TX 75783, Tel. 903/763-4256THC site visit MB 1/10/04: Large irregular area, partially fenced, central city location on Goldsmith and Spacek streets. Horton, Goldsmith, Spacek Streets. Two internal access roads. Several large Cedar marker trees. Diversity of formal markers over time, NE area appears to be recent annex. Abundant floral grave materials. Some iron fencing. Several WoW markers. Approx 8.19 acres. Approx 620 x 700, irregular. GPS 32.47.35.07332N –95.26.53.61506W. |
