Marker Inscription
This cemetery originally served the family of Georgia native John Strong (1806-1854), a pioneer leader of the nearby Church Hill community. The earliest marked grave is that of his grandson John A. Young (d.1853), the son of William and S.E. "Betty" (Strong) Young. Three acres at this site were officially designated as a cemetery in 1877 by Strong's widow Mary (Whatley) (1809-1898). The north section of the burial ground was first used for the interment of slaves. Enlarged in 1950, the Strong Cemetery is now used by family members and area residents.
About this site
Strong Cemetery is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1981. 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 32.1728, -94.6681 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Strong, John and Mary Ann (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Strong, Church Hill United Methodist Church, and Chapman.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401011079. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
