Historical MarkerRiley Cemetery
Pittsburg · Camp County · Dedicated 1991 · THC Atlas #5063009807
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Marker Inscription
The oldest documented grave in this cemetery, that of Louise Gillum, dates to 1859. The land was acquired by John Riley, Sr., in 1875, and became known as Riley Cemetery. Early settlers buried here include John and Elizabeth Keeling Riley and their five children; Confederate Capt. George W. Keeling, a former member of the Georgia State Legislature; the family of M. H. Couch, whose name graces Couch Mountain, Camp County's highest elevation point; and many area pioneers whose descendants continue to live in the area and maintain the historic graveyard.
About this site
Riley Cemetery is a historical marker in Pittsburg, Camp County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Camp County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9100, -94.7690 near Pittsburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Holly Springs Baptist Church (historical marker), about 3.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Center Cemetery, Center Point Community, and Center Point School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5063009807. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
