Tatum Cemetery

Begun as a burial ground for the family of pioneer settler Albert Tatum (1810-70), this land was the site of the rose garden near his plantation home. It was first used as a cemetery in 1862 for the interment of his son william. Also buried here is Tatum's son Paul (1848-1914), donor of the Tatum townsite. Known as "Uncle Fox," Paul Tatum deeded this site as a public burial ground in 1914. Still in use, the cemetery serves as a reminder of the pioneers and early community leaders who figured prominently in the town's development.

Tatum Cemetery is a historical marker in Tatum, Rusk County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.3119, -94.5178 near Tatum. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tatum (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Tatum, Vinson, and Nip and Tuck.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401011073. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.