Mount Zion Cemetery

Mount Zion Cemetery, in the J.J. Warren Survey, originally served early dispersed communities, including Crib Creek, Alabama Creek, Trevat, Helmic, Crecy, Centralia, North Cedar and Apple Springs. The earliest marked stone, that of Sarah A. Womack, dates to 1856, and there are others dating to the 1870s. Many veterans are buried here, including those who served in the U.S.-Mexico War and Civil War. The older section of the cemetery features a concentration of vertical stones. Mount Zion Church began in the early 19th century, and J.A. and Lucinda Trevathan deeded the land for the cemetery to the church in 1894. The Baptist church maintained the burial ground until it disbanded. The Mount Zion Cemetery Association took over the property in 1973, and it now provides financial support and maintenance and oversees an annual homecoming. Today, the burial ground remains as a reminder of residents of rural Trinity County communities who settled this area and led in its development over the years. Historic Texas Cemetery – 2004

Mount Zion Cemetery is a historical marker in Apple Springs, Trinity County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Trinity County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 77 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.1666, -94.9495 near Apple Springs. The nearest cataloged historic site is Trevat (cemetery), about 3.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lester Grave, Nigton Memorial Park., and Randolph.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013534. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.