McKnight Cemetery

McKnight Cemetery began as a burial ground for the family of William Newton and Rebecca McKnight, with the oldest marked grave dating to the 1850s. By the Civil War, it opened to other families in nearby communities, including Glenfawn, Linn Flat and Toliver, a farming town that declined when the Texas and New Orleans Railroad bypassed the community, causing residents to move to neighboring Cushing, which was on the rail line. Another community revolved around the McKnight Seminary, named for the cemetery's founder who donated land for the institution. The McKnight Seminary building had historic ties to the cemetery, as it also served as a place of worship utilized for funeral services. There are a number of veterans interred here, including Confederate soldiers and World War II R.A.F. Wing Commander Lance C. Wade, a decorated fighter pilot. Also noteworthy is the cemtery's annual picnic, which began early in the 20th century and later became a homecoming celebration. Today, the McKnight Cemetery Association maintains the cemetery, which continues to serve area residents. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2005

McKnight Cemetery is a historical marker in Cushing, Nacogdoches County, dedicated in 2005. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Nacogdoches County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 232 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.8217, -94.8866 near Cushing. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sacul (cemetery), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cushing, Cornelius-Walls Chapel, and Pierce Chapel.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013582. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.