Details for Phair Cemetery
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009586
Data
Marker Number | 9586 |
Atlas Number | 5039009586 |
Marker Title | Phair Cemetery |
Index Entry | Phair Cemetery |
Address | |
City | Freeport vicinity |
County | Brazoria |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 269343 |
UTM Northing | 3218050 |
Subject Codes | cemetery |
Marker Year | 1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | in the Phair Community, north of Oyster Creek off FM 523 |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
Marker Text | On land granted Stephen F. Austin by Mexico. Site given by E. B. and Mollie Thomas, devout Methodists. Since first grave, 1853, many early Texans have been buried here. Church was built by Wm. Hoskins. Community named for Rev. George Phair, pastor here 1875-1876 and 1882-1885. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 |