Historic cemeteries in
Wood, Texas

Attaway Grave Cemetery Baldwin Family Cemetery Barnett-Stinson Lake-Mill Creek Farm Cemetery Beavers Cemetery Beavers-Prince Cemetery Bell Family Cemetery Benton-Hughes Cemetery Bigham Cemetery Boyd-Field Cemetery Bridges-Ingram Family Cemetery Carver Marker Cemetery City Cemetery Mineola Clover Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Compton Cemetery Concord Cemetery Cooper Graves Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Delilah Rainwater Cemetery Dollar Family Cemetery Dumas Cemetery Dunahoe Cemetery Dyess Cemetery Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Enon Baptist Church Cemetery Ford-Green Cemetery Fouke Memorial Cemetery Fouse Cemetery Freeman Chapel Cemetery Gentry Cemetery Golden Community Cemetery Good Family Cemetery Greer Family Cemetery Haney Cemetery Hawkins Cemetery Hays Cemetery Hendrix Cemetery Henson Cemetery Holland Cemetery Holly Tree Church Cemetery Hope Cemetery Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery Jarvis Christian College Cemetery Jobe Cemetery Jonathon Russell Family Cemetery Jordan Family Cemetery Kay Cemetery Koontz Cemetery L. A. Bryan Grave Cemetery Lankford Children Graves Cemetery Lee Cemetery Liberty Cemetery Little Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Mansell Family Cemetery Masell #1 Cemetery McAllister Farm Cemetery McCreight Cemetery McGee Cemetery McMahon Family Graves Cemetery McMillan Family Cemetery Mineola Cemetery Monday Family Cemetery Moseley Cemetery Mt Pisgah Church Cemetery Annex Mt Zion Cemetery Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery Mt. Shiloh Cemetery Muddy Creek Annex Cemetery Muddy Creek Church Cemetery Myrtle Springs Baptist Church Cemetery New Hope Cemetery New Old Salem Schoolhouse Relocation Cemetery Old Fouke-Grant Cemetery Old Salem Cemetery Old Winnsboro City Cemetery Paron Cemetery Perryville Cemetery Peyton Cemetery Pierece-Boyd Cemetery Pilgrims Rest No 2 Cemetery Pineview Cemetery Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery Pleasant Grove Schoolhouse Cemetery Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Price Family Cemetery Prisoners Cemetery Quitman City Cemetery Rambo Cemetery Ray Family Cemetery Ray Family (African-American) Cemetery Reed Cemetery Renshaw Family Cemetery Roberts - Roberts Slave Cemetery Rock Hill Cemetery Rockfield Cemetery Rose Lawn Perpetual Care Cemetery Salem Cemetery Sam Benton Place Cemetery Sand Springs Cemetery Searcy-Seltzer-Blaylock Cemetery Shady Grove Cemetery Shamburger Cemetery Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery Sharp Cemetery Smith #2 Cemetery Smyrna Cemetery Stout Family Cemetery Taylor Family Cemetery Turner-Redlands Cemetery Unknown (Hwy 69, S Of Muddy Creek Cemeteries) Cemetery Unknown (near Pine Mills) Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave, CR 1226 Cemetery Unnamed (NE Of Mineola) Cemetery Varner, Martin Grave Cemetery Warren Family Cemetery Webster-Prospect Hill Cemetery Willard Cemetery Wofford Family Cemetery Wright Family Cemetery Yantis Cemetery
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Wood County, located in the eastern part of Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee, who utilized the fertile land for agriculture and hunting.

In the early 1800s, the region attracted settlers from the United States who were drawn to the lush forests and abundant resources. The first permanent European-American settlement was established in 1846, and it was named Quitman after John A. Quitman, a prominent politician of that time.

During the Civil War, Wood County played a significant role in supporting the Confederacy. Many residents enlisted in the Confederate Army, and the area became a center for military recruitment and training. After the war, the county suffered economically, but with the introduction of the railroad in the late 19th century, the economy began to recover.

Wood County's economy primarily relied on agriculture, with the growth of cotton, corn, and timber industries. The establishment of sawmills and the development of the timber industry brought prosperity to the area. In the early 20th century, the discovery of oil and gas reserves further fueled the county's economic development.

Today, Wood County continues to be an important agricultural and industrial center in Texas. The county's history is evident in its charming small towns, historic sites, and natural beauty. The strong sense of community and appreciation for the region's heritage are still evident today, making Wood County a vibrant and inviting place to visit or live.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Wood County, Texas.

  • 1850: Wood County is established by the Texas legislature.
  • 1852: The first courthouse in Wood County is built in Quitman.
  • 1860: The population of Wood County reaches 4,867.
  • 1875: The railroad reaches Wood County, boosting economic growth.
  • 1895: The county seat is moved from Quitman to Mineola.
  • 1920: The population of Wood County peaks at 19,109.
  • 1930: The Great Depression hits Wood County, causing economic hardship.
  • 1958: Lake Holbrook is completed, providing a recreational area for residents.
  • 1970: Wood County's population decreases to 12,230.
  • 1983: Holly Lake Ranch, a gated residential community, is established in Wood County.
  • 2000: The population of Wood County surpasses 37,000.
  • 2019: Wood County experiences steady growth and continues to be a thriving community.