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 Gibtown Cemetery
N 33° 01.982 W 097° 56.916
14S E 598183 N 3655440
Texas Historical Marker noting the history of the Gibtown community, near Perrin, TX, and the cemetery that continues to serve it.
Waymark Code: WMNF5F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2015
Views: 5
Marker Number: 17536
Marker Text:
This area was originally called New Hope City but was later renamed Gibtown in honor of Burdett Levi Gibbins, a local merchant. According to oral tradition, the first cemetery burial was that of a stranger. The first marked grave belongs to Mary C. Stults who died in 1876 at the age of 30, leaving behind a husband and six young daughters. The Methodist Church acquired the property in 1881. Burials include pioneer families, veterans, ministers, county officials, doctors and other influential community members. Tombstone detailing reflects fraternal associations including the Woodmen of the World and Masons. This historic cemetery reflects the history of this once thriving community.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2012
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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