Maypearl Cemetery

The community of Maypearl was established on the International and Great Northern Railroad line in 1903. The 1907 death of landowner William P. Wilemon and subsequent burial on his farm led Maypearl citizens to discuss the establishment of a cemetery for the community. Wilemon's widow, Minnie, sold four acres of land, including the burial site of her husband, to trustees J. P. Claunch, A. W. Dowd and Isaac Griffith for that purpose. The Maypearl Cemetery stands as a testament to the people who lived and worked in the community, including doctors, business owners, teachers and farmers. Members of various fraternal organizations rest here as well. Tombstones mark the graves of military veterans, including those who served in the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam. In the latter part of the 20th century, the descendants of William and Minnie Wilemon and Betha Jackson donated additional land for the graveyard. As a reflection of the community's heritage, the Maypearl Cemetery is a significant reminder of the history of this part of Ellis County. (2001)

Maypearl Cemetery is a historical marker in Maypearl, Ellis County, dedicated in 2001. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.3170, -97.0176 near Maypearl. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jackson Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mabry Family Cemetery, Ozro Cemetery, and Oak Branch Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139012557. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.