Marvin Chapel Cemetery (1993)

This cemetery traces its origin to the Marvin Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, established here (in the pioneer community of Owlet Green) in the 1860s. The first recorded burial was that of Nannie E. Graham in 1872. However, deed records and unmarked grave sites in its oldest section suggest prior burials. In 1884, Amplias Smith donated 3 acres for cemetery use. William and J. E. Rose donated one acre to the Marvin Chapel Church in 1885 which was later added to the cemetery. Interred here are area pioneers and veterans of conflicts from the Mexican War to Vietnam. (1993)

Marvin Chapel Cemetery is a historical marker in Van, Van Zandt County, dedicated in 1993. 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 32.5030, -95.6551 near Van. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marvin Chapel Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bethlehem Cemetery, Pure Oil Company Camp, and Fairway Garden of Memories.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5467011426. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.