Marker Inscription
This cemetery was established in 1883 when G. W. Slaughter and G. P. Barber donated land to the city. Prior to that time, a site known as The Cove served as a public burial place. Graves from The Cove were relocated here in 1884. The oldest documented grave is that of Nellie Crump, who died in 1881. Other burials include those of city founder James A. Lynch, his wife Arminda, and pioneer citizens. First known as City Cemetery, the name Elmwood was adopted after ladies of the civic league planted elm trees here in 1913. The cemetery is maintained by the city. (1988)
About this site
Elmwood Cemetery is a historical marker in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.8092, -98.1012 near Mineral Wells. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mineral Wells Post Office, Old (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Depot, Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad Depot, and Mineral Wells.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363001468. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
