Marker Inscription
This community was named for the lookout point used by Indians and settlers in the 19th century. From his land near the landmark mound, W. C. Ellis designated (1876) acreage for public use, and the cemetery had been opened by 1880. Van Dearing Perrine (1869-1955), later a noted artist, lived here about 1880. His mother's unmarked grave is in this cemetery. On March 15, 1887, W. C. Ellis and T. J. Wise deeded 3 acres for the school, in which enrollment would rise at times to nearly 100 pupils in eight grades taught by one teacher. In 1930 the school was consolidated with Bridgeport.
About this site
East Mount Cemetery & School is a historical marker in Bridgeport, Wise County, dedicated in 1974. 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 33.1564, -97.7797 near Bridgeport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wilson Praire Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Toll Bridge & Old Bridgeport, Bridgeport West Cemetery, and Hunt, Col. William Hudson.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497001366. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
