Marker Inscription
The oldest marked grave in this public burial ground is that of an infant, Purl Ray Scott, who died in 1880. It predates the founding of the town of Sweetwater of the Texas and Pacific Railroad by one year. Handcrafted tombstones and wrought iron fences are prominent features of the graveyard. Sweetwater Cemetery contains the burial sites of pioneers, immigrants, community leaders, and Civil War veterans. It is a reminder of the hardships of pioneer life and an important reflection of the history of the community. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
About this site
Sweetwater Cemetery is a historical marker in Sweetwater, Nolan County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 17 historical markers documented in Nolan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 20 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4564, -100.4228 near Sweetwater. The nearest cataloged historic site is Trammell House (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include First National Bank Building, Ragland, R. A., Building, and Texas & Pacific Railway.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5353005163. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
