Marker Inscription
Used as a burial ground since 1860. This two-acre tract was given in 1860 by Jacob W. Tacker for use as cemetery and school site. Area was known as "Tacker School and Graveyard Community." First church on the land-- a log building-- was erected in 1866. It also served as school. A second, frame structure was built 1891, named "Union Church." At same time the cemetery was renamed "Union." The premises were cared for yearly by local people until the "Union Cemetery Association" was formed in 1900 to maintain property and buildings. Present brick chapel was built in 1962.
About this site
Union Cemetery is a historical marker in Teague, Freestone County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 139 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5275, -96.2677 near Teague. The nearest cataloged historic site is Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church and Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Haley, Captain Richard B., Salem Cemetery #1, and Samford.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009907. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
