Historical MarkerCottonwood Cemetery
Scurry · Kaufman County · Dedicated 2003 · THC Atlas #5257008503
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Marker Inscription
Established in 1882 on land donated by settler J. W. Swayze for a church building, school house, and cemetery. First grave was that of J. R. Swayze (1850-1882), a brother of the donor. Now enlarged to five acres, the cemetery includes acreage donated by Bessie Goodman from land of her ancestor, C. L. Tippett, as well as property given by J. A. Hugghins from Swayze tract. Both pioneers are buried here. The grounds are cared for by descendants and friends, who have built fences and improved roads. Cemetery is also used by other neighboring communities.
About this site
Cottonwood Cemetery is a historical marker in Scurry, Kaufman County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 175 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4587, -96.4010 near Scurry. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cottonwood Baptist Church (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rosser Cemetery, Statira Crawford Gravesite, and Green Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008503. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
