Driving Directions:From US 287/FM 2663 junction in Latexo, go 1.1 miles north on US 287. Turn left at private driveway with Bennett sign. Follow driveway 0.2 mile west to house, then turn right and follow ranch road 0.1 mile to west. From house, go right through gate. Follow ranch road to left, behind barns, through two gates, and across shallow drainage. At fourth gate, turn left. Cemetery is a few feet south of gate, on west side of fence row.The cemetery is highly endangered. It is not a map feature and is located on private property with no immediate access to a public road. The plot is fully enclosed with a cast iron fence, but it is not maintained and the fence is damaged. Only one grave marker remains. The inscription reads: John Taylor McQueenCo E 3 Texas CavConfederate States ArmyFeb. 14, 1827 March 20, 1899
McQueen Burial Plot
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McQueen Burial Plot is a cemetery in Latexo, 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 31.4108, -95.4796 near Latexo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Latexo Cem (USGS) (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Town of Latexo, Latexo #1 Cemetery, and Milligan Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7225020603. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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