Marker Inscription
This cemetery originally served pioneer residents of the Glover Community, which began about 1879. The earliest burial was that of Grady Holcomb (1895-96), the infant son of Henry and Amanda Holcomb. Land for the burial ground, a church, and a school was deeded by Arch Sloan in 1895. The schoolhouse, located on the site of the present tabernacle, was used until 1915. Many early settlers are buried here, including J.W. Glover (1831-99), for whom the community was named. Still used, Old Glover Cemetery is the site of an annual homecoming the first Sunday of each May.
About this site
Old Glover Cemetery is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 183 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 349 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5069, -95.3049. The nearest cataloged historic site is Glover (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Home, Post Oak Cemetery, and Hayes Park.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007031. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
