Historical Marker

Rome Cemetery (Athens)

Athens · Henderson County · Dedicated 2002 · THC Atlas #5507016622

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About this site

Rome Cemetery is a historical marker in Athens, Henderson County, dedicated in 2002. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Henderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 158 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.1118, -95.8894 near Athens. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rome Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Unknown Graves (S. of Owens Cemetery), Willow Springs Cemetery, and Owen Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507016622. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

Rome Cemetery, associated with the Rome community and church near Athens, was established in 1921 on land donated by the Boyd family. Nannie Boyd, who died in August 1921, was the first person buried there. The cemetery continues to serve the rural Rome community in southern Henderson County.

Sources: interment.net txgenwebcounties.com

Also at or near Athens, Henderson County

“Rome Cemetery” names 2 distinct records in Henderson County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 2002 in Athens. The others:

Rome Cemetery — Cemetery in Shady Oaks (2002)

📍 32.1118, -95.8894 · Athens, Henderson County

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