Union Cemetery
Freestone County, Texas, USA
Historical Marker: Used as a burial ground since 1860. This two-acre tract was given in 1860 by Jacob W. Tacker for use as cemetery and school site. Area was known as "Tacker School and Graveyard Community." First church on the land-- a log building-- was erected in 1866. It also served as school. A second, frame structure was built 1891, named "Union Church." At same time the cemetery was renamed "Union." The premises were cared for by local people until the "Union Cemetery Association" was formed in 1900 to maintain property and buildings. Present brick chapel was built in 1962.
Historical Marker: Used as a burial ground since 1860. This two-acre tract was given in 1860 by Jacob W. Tacker for use as cemetery and school site. Area was known as "Tacker School and Graveyard Community." First church on the land-- a log building-- was erected in 1866. It also served as school. A second, frame structure was built 1891, named "Union Church." At same time the cemetery was renamed "Union." The premises were cared for by local people until the "Union Cemetery Association" was formed in 1900 to maintain property and buildings. Present brick chapel was built in 1962.
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- Percent photographed0%
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- Percent photographed0%
Freestone, Freestone County, Texas, USA
- Total memorials1k+
- Percent photographed79%
- Percent with GPS1%
Limestone County, Texas, USA
- Total memorials270
- Percent photographed95%
- Percent with GPS1%
- Added: 5 Apr 2001
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 409206
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