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City Cemetery, MineolaAKA Mineola Black CemeteryUSGS map, City Cem.Recorded: WOOD03—Parsons; (location in Co. Hist., Vol. 2, p. 80: “ … adjoins and is part of the Mineola City Cem. … on the west side … no estimate of unmarked graves … many headstones in 1970. … Located 0.6 mile south of the intersection of Hwy80 and Hwy60 in downtown Mineola, on the west side of Hwy69. No sign and no indication of cemetery entrance. … property doesn’t belong to the city .. owned by the Reeves family, lots deeded as needed, no upkeep other than family … many broken markers … ) Cemetery Index. [garden clubs maintained the “city” (white) part of the cemetery in 1970.] (Tx Funeral Serv. Com.) Contact at PO Box 301, Mineola, TX 75773THC site visit MB 1/10/04. Large sign, City Cemetery, on Belcher St., just W of intersection with South St., approx 0.2 mile W of Hwy 69. Long lane entrance to hilltop location. Some erosion on W side. Lane and cemetery area fenced, mostly chain link, distinctly separated from Mineola City Cem-white cem. One small footpath gateway in separating fence, near mid-point of older burial areas in both cems. Diversity of markers over time, and in aesthetics. Formal and informal, a few fieldstone markers. Many Cedar marker trees, shrubs. One Texas Landmark marker for Veasy family, influential educators in Texas. Marked graves date from late 1800s thru recent burials. Mowed grass, abundant floral and decorative grave materials, some stone and masonry sculptures. Paved internal access roadway. GPS 32.39.20.70685N –95.29.37.38963W |
