Shafter Lake Cemetery

(1.5 miles West) Established just after turn of the century, on the south bank of Shafter Lake, and two miles south of the extinct settlement of Shafter Lake. Named for Colonel William R. Shafter (1835-1906), who led military expedition through region in 1875. It became the resting place for residents of remote ranches and travelers. Oldest legible gravestones are dated 1909; those of Joseph Snively and Mrs. Lucy Woolsey. Several remains have been removed by relatives; site now contains 12 known graves. The once neglected cemetery is cared for by Andrews County. (1973)

Shafter Lake Cemetery is a historical marker in Frankel City, Andrews County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Andrews County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 15 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.3944, -102.6418 near Frankel City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shafter Lake Townsite (historical marker), about 2.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Irwin Ranch House, Andrews County Discovery Well, and Florey Park.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5003004652. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.