Hittson Cemetery

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Marker No: 2498

18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker

Geographic: 32.76030, -98.17110

Location: From Palo Pinto, take US 180 east about 3 miles to Pleasant Valley Road and follow about 6 miles to Hittson Cemetery

Marker text: This burial ground (.2 miles north) first served the family of pioneer settler Jesse Hittson (1801-61). A native of Virginia, Hittson moved to this area in 1855 and began raising cattle. His land, located on an important early Brazos River crossing, became known as Hittson Bend. In 1857 he actively participated in the formation of Palo Pinto County. His grave is the earliest marked at this site. Five generations of Hittsons are buried here. Graves include those of family members who also became prominent leaders of the cattle industry and who led in the development of the area. (1982)