Sharp

Sharp Cem.— Recorded: WOOD05—Parsons; (location in Co. Hist., Vol. 4, p. 1: “… small cemetery south of Yantis … from FM515 and FM154, south on FM154 for 1.6 miles, then east on oiled road for 0.8 mile. Turn north on oiled road intersecting here and continue for 0.2 mile to lane coming in on east side … cemetery is 0.1 mile down this land on the north side. Even though near to the cemetery, the turn-off from oiled road can be missed and the cemetery can’t be see beyond a slight rise. In 1972 all the graves sites had been hoed [scraped earth] and the cemetery swept clean. About 1/3 of graves not identified but all well-cared for … area enclosed by chain link fence … earliest date 1882.”); Cemetery Index; GNIS;(Tx Funeral Serv. Com.) Contact at Yantis, no address. THC site visit MB 1/22/04: E of FM 154 off CR 1835 and CR 1840, on lane access CR 1850. Above lake area. Fenced site behind residence, with pavilion and wooded area. Diversity of formal markers over time, some locally cast, creative markers. Fieldstones. Abundant floral and decorative materials. Approx 1.5 acre. GPS 32.54.43.36049N –95.33.07.86424W

Sharp is a cemetery in Wood County, Texas. It is one of 71 cemeteries documented in Wood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.9121, -95.5524. The nearest cataloged historic site is Yantis (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Little Indiana School, Holland, and Unknown Grave, CR 1226.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7499005405. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.