​Gholson Cemetery

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Additional Plate: Further research has shown that the oldest marked grave in the cemetery is that of Ann Ophelia Umberson (May 12, 1843 - Dec. 14, 1875).

Marker No: 2179

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.720230, -97.266823

Marker Text:  ​This site was first used as a cemetery in 1871 when the infant daughter of pioneer area settlers Thomas W. and Charlotte Rozell was buried here. The oldest marked grave is that of Sarah Kiker (1802-1877). In 1885 W.F. Umberson, who settled in the area before the Civil War, set aside two acres here as a public burial ground for the Gholson Community. Located on the property was a one-room building, the Kellum School, which was also used for local church services. A cemetery tabernacle was 
built in 1925 and additional land was acquired in 1950.

Location: From west 10 miles southwest on 1858 to Gholson; cemetery is just off 1858.