Acrea Cemetery

According to oral history, John Wright, who stopped for a time in Erath County on his way west, died nearby in about 1857 or 1858. Landowner Clayborn Oxford donated the land for Wright to be buried on this site. The earliest marked grave is that of Oxford's infant grandson William, who was buried in 1859. The graveyard, then known as Oxford Cemetery, was deeded to Erath County by the Oxford family in 1888 for use by area settlers. Over time the cemetery took on the name of the surrounding community, Acrea. Descendants of the Oxfords and other pioneer families continue to maintain and use the cemetery. (1999)

Acrea Cemetery is a historical marker in Stephenville vicinity, Erath County, dedicated in 1999. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Erath County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 144 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.3208, -98.1100 near Stephenville vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stramler Family Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Pilot Knob, and Morton Chapel Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5143011867. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.