Marker Inscription
Settled in 1850s by Moses Ball and other pioneers. Tradition says first burial here was an Indian; the second, a small girl who died while her family was migrating through the area. Oldest tombstones are dated 1878. There are many unmarked graves. Community, named for some flat stones that formed a landmark, had a Cumberland Presbyterian Church as early as 1883. Burial ground near church was deeded from his land grant on August 28, 1890, by ex-Texas Ranger George W. Stevens (1831-93) for cemetery. After 1914, population dwindled and the church was closed.
About this site
Flat Rock Cemetery is a historical marker in Decatur, Wise County, dedicated in 1972. 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 33.3252, -97.6102 near Decatur. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stevens, Captain George (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Baptist Church, and Waggoner Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497001905. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
