Driving Directions:From SH 7, west of Crockett, go 5.5 miles south on FM 132 (or 3.0 miles south of Porter Springs). Cemetery is located in pasture behind house approx. 175 ft. north of road.The cemetery is highly endangered. It is not a map feature, and there are no cemetery signs posted. The cemetery is located on private property, and the only access is through a private, gated pasture. The cemetery is fully fenced, but several very large trees have fallen across the fence. The cemetery is overgrown and does not appear to be regularly maintained. Cemetery features include cast iron, marble, and granite markers. A metal pipe and an axle may mark two graves as well. Cemetery visitors should be aware of several very aggressive pit bulls living on the property adjoining the cemetery. During this survey, one of the pit bulls freed itself from its leash and approached the cemetery surveyor, at which time the survey was terminated.
Bowdoin Family
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Bowdoin Family is a cemetery in Porter Springs, Houston County. It is one of 174 cemeteries documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2438, -95.6466 near Porter Springs. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bowdoin Graves (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Union Prairie Church, Hickory Grove, and Porter Springs Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7225011903. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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