Marker Inscription
Located within the original 1850 town plat of Canton, this cemetery has served citizens of this area for well over a century. The oldest documented burial is that of Ann Calhoon (1807-1860). Among those buried here in marked and unmarked graves are Van Zandt County pioneers; veterans of the Civil War, World War I, and World War II; and business and community leaders. Serving as a reminder of Canton's pioneer heritage, the Hillcrest Cemetery is a reflection of the history of the town and its citizens. (1990)
About this site
Hillcrest Cemetery is a historical marker in Canton, Van Zandt County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 84 historical markers documented in Van Zandt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 169 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5582, -95.8610 near Canton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Raines, Cadwell Walton (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Roberts, Oran Milo, Site of 1896 Van Zandt County Courthouse, and Van Zandt, Isaac and Francis.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5467011419. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
