Marker Inscription
Illinois native Albert Carver (1827-1911) purchased land in this area in 1856 and settled here with his family. A farmer and noted breeder of Durham cattle, Carver set aside this plot of land for a family graveyard. Both he and his wife, Mary (Markham), are buried here, as are four sons, J. B., J. A., George, and F. E., and their families. The oldest marked grave in the cemetery, dated 1885, is that of an infant son of J. B. and Ophelia Carver. The cemetery is a visible reminder of this pioneer family and of the area's heritage.
About this site
Albert Carver Cemetery is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7486, -96.6480 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Abraham Carver Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Scyene Meeting Place, Scyene Road, Old, and Pleasant Mound Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006641. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
