Tubb Cemetery

Tubb Cemetery was named for early area landowners Elisha Floyd Tubb (1805-1862) and G. W. Tubb (1818-1896), who are both interred here. The first documented burial is that of Joel D. Leathers (1795-1849); his wife, Mary Leathers (1800-1865), is also buried here. According to oral tradition, they were sent here by General Sam Houston because Joel could speak several Indian dialects. Gravestones in the cemetery reflect the military service of Civil War, World War I and World War II veterans. The burial ground has served the nearby communities of Malvern, Nineveh and Oakwood and is maintained by the Tubb Cemetery Association. (2001)

Tubb Cemetery is a historical marker in Centerville vicinity, Leon County, dedicated in 2001. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Leon County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 102 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3775, -95.7614 near Centerville vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is North Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hopewell Cemetery #1, Mount Pilgrim Cemetery, and Beaver Dam Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5289012606. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.