Morton Memorial Cemetery (Historical Marker)

The use of this site as a burial ground began in 1923 when a traveling family camped here and their baby became ill and died. Other burials followed, and in 1932 landowner Morton J. Smith deeded ten acres to the city of Morton for cemetery use. An association was formed in 1942 and the site grew with additional land donations and purchases in subsequent years. It was designated a county facility in 1977, enabling the Commissioners Court to levy a cemetery tax to support the upkeep and maintenance of this hallowed ground that honors more than 300 veterans and is a chronicle of the heritage of Cochran County.

Morton Memorial Cemetery is a historical marker in Morton, Cochran County, dedicated in 2001. It is one of 5 historical markers documented in Cochran County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 7 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.7438, -102.7592 near Morton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Morton Memorial Cemetery, Cochran County, and Cochran County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507016171. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.