Marker Inscription
In this first cemetery of Donley County, sixteen rods west lie the first dead of Old Clarendon. Here white civilization sank its roots in sadness and from the graves in this sacred acre strong pioneer spirits turned to face the future with greater love for the land and a firmer determination to build for a tomorrow which we know today. To those of the Old Clarendon Colony who first found rest on this bold promontory and to their survivors, this stone of imperishable Texas granite is loyally and lovingly dedicated. Erected by the State of Texas, July 4, 1938
About this site
Clarendon Cemetery is a historical marker in Clarendon, Donley County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Donley County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 15 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.9202, -100.8836 near Clarendon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Patman, James T. (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Funeral Business in Clarendon, The Clarendon News, and Donley County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5129000903. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
