Details for Hansford Cemetery
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5195002365
Data
Marker Number | 2365 |
Atlas Number | 5195002365 |
Marker Title | Hansford Cemetery |
Index Entry | Hansford Cemetery |
Address | |
City | Spearman |
County | Hansford |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 293641 |
UTM Northing | 4007985 |
Subject Codes | cemetery |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | from Spearman take SH 15/207 about 6 miles to cemetery |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 20" x 20" |
Marker Text | First burial ground set aside in this county. Earliest grave (1890) was that of Mrs. Alfie P. Magee, wife of the first sheriff. Also, buried here: the Cator brothers, founders of Zulu Stockade; and the Wright brothers, early ranchers. Only official cemetery in county until 1928; is still in use. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967. |