Silver Valley Cemetery (Historical Marker)

Silver Valley Cemetery The first known grave here is that of Helen A. (Crocker) Averitt, who, like her husband, John C. Averitt, was an early area spiritual leader and educator. Her burial in 1881 predated the purchase and designation of the land as a cemetery by 20 years. Originally called Robinson's Peak Cemetery, the burial ground contains the graves of other early settlers and their families. Veterans from every branch of the U.S. military were laid to rest here, as were the families of Mexican railroad workers in the early 20th century. An association organized in 1958 maintains the cemetery, which is still in use and remains a link to the history of Silver Valley. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002

Silver Valley Cemetery is a historical marker in Silver Valley, Coleman County, dedicated in 2002. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Coleman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9647, -99.5418 near Silver Valley. The nearest cataloged historic site is Silver Valley Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mt. View Cemetery, Parker, D.A., House, and Atoka Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5083012865. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.