Marker Inscription
To reach this cemetery from Teague, follow Hwy 84 west to FM 80. Go right and this road will lead you past the Shanks Cemetery, located on the right. It is 1.5-2 miles south of Kirvin on FM 80.
Cemetery
Shanks Cemetery (2006)
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About this site
Shanks Cemetery is a cemetery in Kirvin, Freestone County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 86 cemeteries documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7323, -96.3315 near Kirvin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shanks Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Riddle Cemetery, Session, and Sessions Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7161004805. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Also at or near Kirvin, Freestone County
“Shanks Cemetery” names 2 distinct records in Freestone County. This page is the cemetery dedicated in 2006 in Kirvin. The others:
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