Hittson Cemetery

This burial ground (.2 miles north) first served the family of pioneer settler Jesse Hittson (1801-61). A native of Virginia, Hittson moved to this area in 1855 and began raising cattle. His land, located on an important early Brazos River crossing, became known as Hittson Bend. In 1857 he actively participated in the formation of Palo Pinto County. His grave is the earliest marked at this site. Five generations of Hittsons are buried here. Graves include those of family members who also became prominent leaders of the cattle industry and who led in the development of the area. (1982) Historic Texas Cemetery medallion (2012)

Hittson Cemetery is a historical marker in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7604, -98.1708 near Palo Pinto. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells (historical marker), about 4.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mineral Wells High School, Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad Depot, and Rock Schoolhouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363002498. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.