Marker Inscription
Established with the burial of a traveler on the land of Mary (Polly) Rice, this cemetery dates to the Civil War era. The first grave that bears an inscribed tombstone, that of Walter Ashmore, is dated 1870. Over the years members of the Duren and Hill families have deeded acreage for the burial ground. It has served residents of New Energy and surrounding settlements and has been associated with a school and a union church. Descendants of many of the area's pioneers continue to use the cemetery.
About this site
New Energy Cemetery is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4340, -95.3220. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Energy (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Grounds Cemetery, Grounds Family, and Germany Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007050. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
