Marker Inscription
The Sonora Cemetery had its origin in 1872 with the burial of S. B. McBee, who is believed to be a child of pioneer settlers. Located adjacent to the site of the Sonora Community Church and School on a 3.5 acre lot, the burial ground covered more than seven acres by 1880. When a rail line was completed one mile west of the Sonora community in 1887, residents began to move to the new town of Fairlie. Containing more than 900 graves, the Sonora Cemetery continues to serve Fairlie and the surrounding area.
About this site
Sonora Cemetery is a historical marker in Fairlie, Hunt County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Hunt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 92 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.3177, -95.9350 near Fairlie. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church of Commerce (historical marker), about 4.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Commerce, Chennault, Claire L., and Commerce Churches.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5231007831. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
