Cottonwood

Cottonwood Cem.Recorded: WOOD03–Parsons; (location in Co. Hist., vol. 2, p. 220: “…attractive well-kept small cemetery … ‘hidden away.’ The directions to site must be followed carefully. From the intersection of FM 17 and FM 779 in southwest corner of county …go 0.8 mi east on FM779 and turn south on the oiled road. After going south for 0.3 mile a small oiled road will be on the east side of the road on which you are traveling—it is very narrow and appears to be a driveway for the house that is on a small knoll here—turn on this small road, go up over this rise where the road makes a sharp turn and follow this for 0.2 mile to the cemetery. The name of the cemetery is over the gate and the area is enclosed in a wire fence. It is reported that this was the site of the Cottonwood School in the past, with church services held … each Sunday. At this time [1971] the Cottonwood Church is on FM779. Earliest death date is 1885 … 87 unmarked graves.) Farm Road 779 near Golden, TX; Cemetery Index; HbTxTHC site visit MB 12/19/03; Large cemetery, recent expansion being added site, doubling original size. S of FM 1698, off CR 2980 on CR2983. Formal markers, diversity over time. Cedar marker trees. Some fieldstones, unique markers. Floral decorative materials. Chain link fencing. Metal archway entrance. Approx. 1.6 acres. GPS 32.43.51.66710N –95.36.09.87378W

Cottonwood is a cemetery in Salem, Wood County. 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 32.7311, -95.6030 near Salem. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pilgrims Rest No 2 (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Golden Community, Reuben Leon and Fairess (Clark) Simmons, and Reneau Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7499006803. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.