Hopewell Cemetery - Keene, Johnson County, Texas
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N 32° 24.473 W 097° 21.460
14S E 654445 N 3586834
A small not currently used cemetery with just over 100 internments.
Waymark Code: WMAH7Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2011
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A Texas Historical marker identifies a famous law enforcement officer.
"Oliver Perry Arnold (1826-1905)An officer noted for integrity. Born in South Carolina. Came to Texas 1847, and engaged in livestock and mercantile business. Spent six years seeking gold in California. Returned to Johnson County, 1859; joined Co. H, Young's regiment, 1861. Served with distinction as Sheriff of Johnson County, 1870-1876. Married Abigail Winchester; they had 12 children. Arnold was the first president, Johnson County Park and Fair Association."
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Not listed
Approximate number of graves: Not listed
Cemetery Status: Not listed
Cemetery Website: Not listed
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