Pioneer Cemetery (1967)

Used from 1870s to 1914. Settlers buried here include: Mr. and Mrs. Diedrick Dutchover, immigrants from Belgium and Spain; their surname, coined by a recruiter in the Mexican War, is borne by many descendants. Dolores, who on her wedding eve lighted a signal fire for her fiance, later found scalped by Indians; she became mentally ill and (until her death 30 years later) burned fires on mountain near town for her lost lover. Two young Frier brothers, who were shot by a Ranger posse as horse thieves and were buried in only boothill grave in county. (1967)

Pioneer Cemetery is a historical marker in Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Jeff Davis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.4329, -104.0144 near Fort Davis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bloys Camp Meeting (historical marker), about 11 miles away. Others within a short drive include John Z Means and Exa Gay Means grave, Smith-Carlton Adobe House, and Trueheart House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5243010483. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.