Historic cemeteries in
Cass, Texas

Avinger Cemetery Barber Cemetery Barnes Cemetery Baugass Cemetery Beach Creek Cemetery Bear Creek Cemetery Bell Cemetery Bethlehem Cemetery Bethlehem Cemetery Boon Cemetery Ceekmore Cemetery Center Hill Cemetery Cheatham Cemetery Concord Cemetery Dennis Cemetery Domino Cemetery Echols Cemetery Ferrell Cemetery Flat Creek Cemetery Forest Home Cemetery Gethsemane Cemetery Good Exchange Cemetery Henderson Cemetery Hickory Grove Cemetery Hickory Hill Cemetery Holy Springs Cemetery Kildare Cemetery Lambert Cemetery Laws Chapel Cemetery Liberty Cemetery Mockingbird Hill Cemetery Mt Moriah Cemetery Mt. Olive Cemetery New Hope 3 Cemetery Oak Ridge Cemetery Old Union Cemetery Pine Crest Cemetery Pleasant Hill Cemetery Powell Cemetery Pruitt Lake Cemetery Rambo Cemetery Rutland Cemetery Salem Cemetery Salem II Cemetery Shelton-Rankin Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (Aberdeen) Cemetery Unknown (Antioch) Cemetery Unknown (Bear Creek) Cemetery Unknown (Bethlehem) Cemetery Unknown (Bivins) Cemetery Unknown (Caves Spring Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Center Grove Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Corinth Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Cornett) Cemetery Unknown (Courtland Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Dalton) Cemetery Unknown (Douglassville) Cemetery Unknown (Floyd Hill) Cemetery Unknown (Floyd Valley Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Friendship Ch Lanier) Cemetery Unknown (Friendship Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Galloway) Cemetery Unknown (Harris Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (Huffines) Cemetery Unknown (Hughes Springs) Cemetery Unknown (Linden) Cemetery Unknown (Love) Cemetery Unknown (Mill Creek Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Mt Olive Ch) Cemetery Unknown (MT Zion Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Mt Zion Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Mt. Zion Ch) Cemetery Unknown (New Hope Ch) Cemetery Unknown (O'Farrell) Cemetery Unknown (Pine Bluff Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Pleasant Hill) Cemetery Unknown (Queen City) Cemetery Unknown (Salem Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Salem Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Sardis) Cemetery Unknown (Shiloh Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Shiloh Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Smyrna) Cemetery Unknown (Springdale Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Turkey Creek) Cemetery Unknown (Wells Ch) Cemetery Watson Cemetery Zion Hill Cemetery
The Texas Rangers, a famous law enforcement agency, were first organized in 1835 to protect settlers from Native American attacks.
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Cass County, Texas, located in the northeastern part of the state, has a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. Throughout its early history, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee tribes. European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century, with the establishment of a trading post and the establishment of the county in 1846.

The county was named after Lewis Cass, a statesman and politician from Michigan who served as Secretary of State under President James Buchanan. In its early years, Cass County saw rapid growth, fueled by the discovery of rich mineral deposits, including lead, zinc, and coal. The county became an important center for the mining industry and attracted numerous settlers and investors seeking economic opportunities.

Cass County played an important role during the Civil War, as it was strategically located between the Confederate and Union forces. The county experienced both Union and Confederate occupation during the war, and many of its residents enlisted in both armies. The war left a lasting impact on the county, with many buildings and properties destroyed or damaged.

After the Civil War, Cass County experienced a period of slow recovery, but it gradually rebounded with the development of agriculture, particularly cotton and timber industries. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century brought another wave of growth and prosperity to the county. Today, Cass County continues to thrive as a rural community with a strong agricultural base and a rich historical heritage.

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

  • 1848 - Cass County is established as a county in Texas.
  • 1850s - The population of Cass County booms with the discovery of oil in the area.
  • 1861-1865 - Cass County sends many soldiers to fight in the American Civil War.
  • 1880s - The railroad arrives in Cass County, further boosting its economy and population.
  • 1930s - The Great Depression hits Cass County, leading to economic struggles for the community.
  • 1950s - The construction of Lake O' the Pines brings recreational opportunities to Cass County.
  • 1970s - Cass County experiences a decline in population due to the decline of the oil industry.
  • 2000s - Cass County focuses on diversifying its economy and promoting tourism.