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'''Old Independence Cemetery''' was founded in 1823. It is located in [[Independence, Texas]] on land donated by Madora Cole McCrocklin, a daughter of Judge J. P. Cole, one of the [[Old Three Hundred]] from the [[Stephen Fuller Austin|Austin Colony]]. The cemetery was an early community graveyard used by Anglo-American pioneers of Texas. It is commemorated by a state historical marker.<ref>{{cite web
'''Old Independence Cemetery''' was founded in 1823. It is located in [[Independence, Texas]], on land donated by Medora Coles McCrocklin, a daughter of Judge J. P. Coles, one of the [[Old Three Hundred]] from the [[Stephen Fuller Austin|Austin Colony]]. The cemetery was an early community graveyard used by [[English American|Anglo-American]] pioneers of Texas. It is commemorated by a state historical marker.<ref>{{cite web
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Numerous prominent figures of the [[Republic of Texas]] are buried here, along with founders of [[Baylor University]], which had its first campus in Independence.
Numerous prominent figures of the [[Republic of Texas]] are buried here, along with founders of [[Baylor University]], which had its first campus in Independence.


Gravestones are cut from native [[limestone]] and some are decorated with seashells. There are a number of false [[crypt]]s in the cemetery.<ref>{{cite book
Gravestones were cut from native [[limestone]] and some are decorated with seashells. There are a number of false [[crypt]]s in the cemetery.<ref>{{cite book
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The nearby [[Liberty Community Cemetery|Liberty Cemetery]] was used by African-American members of this historic community.
The nearby "Liberty Cemetery" was used by African-American members of this historic community.


==Notable burials in Old Independence Cemetery==
==Notable burials==
*[[Moses Austin Bryan]] (1843–1895)<ref>{{Find a Grave|27927401|Moses Austin Bryan}}</ref>
* [[Moses Austin Bryan]] (1843–1895)
*Tacitus Thomas Clay (1824–1868)<ref>{{Find a Grave|31264154|Tacitus Thomas Clay}}</ref> - Built Clay Castle<ref>{{cite web|last=Hailey|first=James|title=Clay Castle|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ccc03|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=9 March 2012}}</ref>
* Tacitus Thomas Clay (1824–1868) – Built Clay Castle<ref>{{cite web|last=Hailey|first=James|title=Clay Castle|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ccc03|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=9 March 2012}}</ref>
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* Ira Randolph Lewis (1800–1867) – Early settler<ref>{{cite web|last=Blake|first=Robert Bruce|title=Ira Randolph Lewis|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fle41|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=9 March 2012}}</ref>
*Judge John Prince Coles (1793–1847)<ref>{{Find a Grave|32116831|John Prince Coles}}</ref> - an Old Three Hundred
* Sam Houston, Jr. (1843–1894)<ref>{{Find a Grave|7384139|Sam Houston Jr}}</ref>
* Sam Houston, Jr. (1843–1894) – First son of Sam Houston<ref>{{Cite web|title=Texas State Historical Association|url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/houston-sam-jr|website=Houston, Sam, Jr. (1843–1894)}}</ref>

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*Ira Randolph Lewis (1800–1867)<ref>{{Find a Grave|32317082|Ira Randolph Lewis}}</ref> - Early settler<ref>{{cite web|last=Blake|first=Robert Bruce|title=Ira Randolph Lewis|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fle41|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=9 March 2012}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Texas]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Cemeteries in Texas]]
[[Category:Cemeteries in Texas]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Washington County, Texas]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Washington County, Texas]]
[[Category:1823 establishments in Texas]]

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Find a GraveOld Independence Cemetery

Old Independence Cemetery was founded in 1823. It is located in Independence, Texas, on land donated by Medora Coles McCrocklin, a daughter of Judge J. P. Coles, one of the Old Three Hundred from the Austin Colony. The cemetery was an early community graveyard used by Anglo-American pioneers of Texas. It is commemorated by a state historical marker.[1]

Numerous prominent figures of the Republic of Texas are buried here, along with founders of Baylor University, which had its first campus in Independence.

Gravestones were cut from native limestone and some are decorated with seashells. There are a number of false crypts in the cemetery.[2][3]

The nearby "Liberty Cemetery" was used by African-American members of this historic community.

Notable burials

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  • Moses Austin Bryan (1843–1895)
  • Tacitus Thomas Clay (1824–1868) – Built Clay Castle[4]
  • Ira Randolph Lewis (1800–1867) – Early settler[5]
  • Sam Houston, Jr. (1843–1894) – First son of Sam Houston[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Texas Historical Commission. "Old Independence Cemetery Historical Marker".
  2. ^ Harvey, Bill (1996). Texas Cemeteries. California: University of Texas Press. pp. 160–161. ISBN 978-1860990199.
  3. ^ Texas State Historical Association. "Handbook of Texas Online".
  4. ^ Hailey, James. "Clay Castle". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  5. ^ Blake, Robert Bruce. "Ira Randolph Lewis". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Texas State Historical Association". Houston, Sam, Jr. (1843–1894).
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