Nelson Grove Cemetery

In 1875 Mollie Nelson, the 14-year-old daughter of Robert Carroll and Mary Elizabeth Nelson, died of pneumonia and measles and was buried on her parents' property. Two years later, R C. Nelson and J. C. Stockton deeded land including Mollie's grave site to the Cooke County judge for use as a "school, church and burying ground." The Nelson Grove School provided an education for neighboring families until 1924, and funeral services often were held in the schoolhouse. A cemetery association founded in 1964 cares for the graveyard and has held an annual Memorial Day meeting since 1970. At the turn of the 21st century, there were more than 800 burials in the cemetery. (2000) Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008

Nelson Grove Cemetery is a historical marker in Gainesville, Cooke County, dedicated in 2000. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.6335, -97.0102 near Gainesville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Miller (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gainesville, Cross Timbers, The, and Oak Grove Community.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097012372. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.