Elliott Cemetery

David Elliott (d. 1909), for whom this cemetery is named, was a pioneer settler in the southern part of Grayson County. Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 1817, he joined the crew of a boat on the Mississippi River at an early age. He later served as a riverboat captain before his ordination as a Baptist minister. In 1847, two years after Texas became a state, the Rev. Mr. Elliott migrated to this area. Settling on land at this site, he noted evidence of earlier pioneers, including several graves with crude markers of a sandstone not common to the area. The stones contained no inscriptions or identifying marks. When David Elliott's daughter, Virginia F., died in 1855, he interred her near the pioneer graves. Later, as other settlers moved into the area, the Elliott Family Cemetery was opened for use as a public burial ground. From 1905 until 1950, it was maintained by Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, of which the Rev. Mr. Elliott was an organizer. Others buried here include longtime residents, early teachers, and military veterans. Still used, the site serves as an important historical reminder of the individuals and families who opened this area for settlement. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

Elliott Cemetery is a historical marker in Van Alstyne, Grayson County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.4278, -96.6863 near Van Alstyne. The nearest cataloged historic site is McDonald (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Whitaker Cemetery, Wilson-Douglas Cemetery, and Hall Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181007360. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.