New Bowman Cemetery in Marlin, Texas

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Marlin, Texas 76661 United States

Coordinates: 31.23846, -96.84870
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There is no sign or front fence to designate this is the location of a rural cemetery. It is an African American cemetery and was overgrown at our visit. The graves we were able to locate were in the back of the property. There were 3 fenced family plots, and the sides and back of the cemetery are fenced. The most recent burial was from 1994 so I would not call the cemetery defunct. The land is about 400 feet wide and very deep. Trees and wildflowers are located on the grounds among the scattered graves. There were no tall or stately headstones. I photographed a pipe corner section of fence and you can enter the property to the right of the corner. I also photographed a large landmark across the road (pole barn with pipe gate and sign). You will need to enter the property thru the bar ditch where there is no fence. Other stones may be present in the overgrown grasses that we were unable to locate, and I would believe that there is room for future burials. In 2019 there were 20 documented burials at New Bowman Cemetery.

Further down the road on the same side(NORTH) is the Old Bowman (Aka Bowman Chapel. aka Big Creek) Cemetery. The ground is uneven so use caution when walking.

From Hwy 6 south of Marlin turn west (right) onto CR 201 and proceed until you see the landmarks. There is a large highway sign with an arrow pointing to Washington Cemetery.