Historical MarkerAntioch Cemetery
Lovelady · Houston County · Dedicated 1985 · THC Atlas #5225009468
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Marker Inscription
Originally called Neville's Prairie Cemetery, this graveyard was renamed Antioch Cemetery in 1890 when the Village of Neville's Prairie became known as Antioch after a post office was established. The community had disappeared by the 1930s. The earliest documented burial in the cemetery is that of David Houston (1801-1870). Included among the more than 1,000 graves are internments of slaves and pioneer settlers. Maintained by the Antioch Cemetery Association, this graveyard stands as a reminder of Houston County's early history. (1988)
About this site
Antioch Cemetery is a historical marker in Lovelady, Houston County, dedicated in 1985. 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 31.0981, -95.5044 near Lovelady. The nearest cataloged historic site is Antioch Community (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Reed, Speer, and Mount Olive.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225009468. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
