Historical MarkerWright's Cemetery
Henderson · Rusk County · Dedicated 1981 · THC Atlas #5401011080
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Marker Inscription
Hansel Wright (1773-1856) came to East Texas in 1836 and was granted land for service in the Republic of Texas Army. In 1846 he moved his family to this area and used a portion of his land to establish the cemetery at this site. The oldest marked grave is that of an infant, Neva Richards, who died in 1852. For many years the cemetery served nearby "Wright's Meetinghouse," a Methodist Church also used as a schoolhouse. As the burial ground of a pioneer area family, Wright's Cemetery serves as a reminder of early settlers of Rusk County. (1981)
About this site
Wright's 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 32.2343, -94.6806 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Prospect Cemetery, Antioch, and Mapps.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401011080. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
