Mule Creek Cemetery (1971)

Established by pioneers of Mule Creek community, a small frontier settlement founded in 19th century. Said to be named either for (1) an early horse and mule ranch, or (2) a stagecoach mule that died at a creek which runs nearby. The Abilene-Fort Concho stage once served area. For years principal building in here was a combination school church, since 20th century, shift to urban living has diminished population of Mule Creek. Inscriptions of tombstones chronicle history of community. In spring, grounds are covered with bluebonnets, state flower. (1971)

Mule Creek Cemetery is a historical marker in Tennyson vicinity, Coke County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.7489, -100.2859 near Tennyson vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tennyson (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mule Creek Cemetery, Fairview, and Bronte.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081003528. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.