Pioneer Memorial - Oak Hill Cemetery - Stoneburg, TX
N 33° 40.814 W 097° 51.953
14S E 605126 N 3727279
A memorial stands near the front of Oak Hill Cemetery, east of Stoneburg, TX, honoring those area pioneers who maintained this cemetery for its first 100 years.
Waymark Code: WMR64M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2016
Views: 3
This red, granite monument stands about twelve feet tall, and has text on both sides. On the front, there are pioneer-themed scenes near the top, and oil field scenes near the bottom. The text is:
The First 100 Years
1870
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dedicated to the memory of the pioneers who secured and respectfully maintained this cemetery for its first 100 years.
Having had a tender, loving, respectful attitude for their deceased, they have inspired us to erect this monument as a deserving memory of them.
May all who read this be inspired by the influence of those buried here to continue to maintain this burial ground until time shall be no more.
May 3, 1970
Erected by Those Who Care
On the reverse, there is no detail, only text:
1870 - The First 100 Years - 1970
Historical record filed in 1878: Montague County Courthouse: Transfer of these three acres of land "to the dead."
Oak Hill Cemetery
This monument erected to God and dedicated to his holy name. Speaks to you in solemn though. As the quiet essential part of our American way of life: Speaking out as a voice from yesterday to you and to ages yet unborn.
To the Glory of God
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Oak Hill Cemetery
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