Historical Marker

Ball Knob Cemetery

Alvord · Wise County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5497000287

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Marker Inscription

Land originally owned by James Ball, Sr. (1789-1867), member of pioneer family. Used as burial ground for family and friends. Deeded 1890, by J.S. and Nancy Ball to Audubon community. Incorporated as cemetery association 1962.

About this site

Ball Knob Cemetery is a historical marker in Alvord, Wise County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 91 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 162 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.3756, -97.6388 near Alvord. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rhoads Family Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Audubon, Hopewell Baptist Church, and Saint Clair Grave.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497000287. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.3756, -97.6388 · Alvord, Wise County

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