Smith Bend-Coon Creek Cemetery

John Jackson Smith (1799-1867) and his wife Margaret (1802-1881) migrated here from Mississippi in the 1850's and founded Smith Bend community. They gave land for this cemetery after the death of their son Burton (1832-1856). The Smith's daughter Ann and her husband Silas McCabe started the nearby settlement of Coon Creek. Residents of the two communities, descendants, and friends help maintain the burial ground. Enlarged by later land donations, the site contains over 500 graves. (1978) Incise on back: Marker Sponsors: Mmes. Marshall V. Bonds, Lois Smith Hill, Camille Smith Womack

Smith Bend-Coon Creek Cemetery is a historical marker in Meridian, Bosque County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Bosque County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.8317, -97.3431 near Meridian. The nearest cataloged historic site is Coon Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fairview Cemetery, Womack, and Foster Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5035004953. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.