Marker Inscription
Part of a Republic of Texas land grant formerly occupied by Caddo and Cherokee Indians, this cemetery was established in the mid-1850s by plantation owner Alpha Phillips. The first grave, that of his father, William, is marked with a stone cairn. The family cemetery came to be used by neighbors, West Mountain community residents, and transients. A volunteer association was begun in the 1920s to maintain the grounds, and its members have added acreage to the graveyard over the years. Originally known as Old Phillips Cemetery, it has been called West Mountain Cemetery since 1933.
About this site
West Mountain Cemetery is a historical marker in Gilmer, Upshur County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Upshur County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.6153, -94.9169 near Gilmer. The nearest cataloged historic site is Morgan (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Piedmont Cemetery, O'Bryne, John and Eva, House, and Upshur County Discovery Well.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5459011354. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
