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First burial ground set aside in this county. Earliest grave (1890) was that of Mrs. Alfie P. Magee, wife of the first sheriff. Also, buried here: the Cator brothers, founders of Zulu Stockade; and the Wright brothers, early ranchers. Only official cemetery in county until 1928; is still in use. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.
Hansford Cemetery is a historical marker in Spearman, Hansford County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Hansford County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.1973, -101.2959 near Spearman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dodge City - Tascosa Trail (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lindberghs Land at Spearman, Stationmaster's House Museum, and Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5195002365. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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