In use as burial ground since site gift in 1971 by Col. Nathan Thomas (1909-81), former Republic of Texas congressman, member of the legislature, civic leader. Many Ingram Prairie pioneer families are interred her. Cemetery association was organized in 1881, with 44 members.
Winchester Cemetery
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Winchester Cemetery is a historical marker in Winchester, Fayette County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0075, -97.0077 near Winchester. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shiloh Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include St Michaels, Stephen Williams, and Old Plum Grove Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149005860. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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