Driving Directions:From US 287 in Latexo, go 0.9 mile east on FM 2663. Turn right at CR 1805 and go 0.7 mile south. At sharp bend, turn left into “Oleo Acres.” Cemetery is approx. 650 ft. east of road.This is a small, private, family cemetery that was established in 1999. When this survey was conducted the cemetery only contained one grave, which was fully fenced and well maintained. The marker inscription reads: "Benji"Benjamin Lee Shoemake IIINovember 8, 1974September 11, 1999Safe into the Arms of GodThe monument also has unique family signatures on the back.The property owner plans to expand the cemetery to over a 0.25 acre with additional family burials. The cemetery is not a map feature and there are no cemetery signs posted.
Shoemake Family
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Shoemake Family 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 31.3874, -95.4547 near Latexo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dickson Graves (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Town of Latexo, Latexo #1 Cemetery, and Dodson Graves.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7225032603. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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