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Formerly state land until common usage established it as a cemetery in 1880's. Legend says first burial was an Indian. Early-day transients were often buried in unmarked graves. Tract closed to further burials, 1902. Many bodies have been moved elsewhere. Only 14 graves are now identified. (1969)
Old Snyder Graveyard is a historical marker in Snyder, Scurry County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Scurry County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 63 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7164, -100.9019 near Snyder. The nearest cataloged historic site is R. L. McMullan Home (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad Company, First Baptist Church of Snyder, and Snyder National Bank.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5415003813. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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