Historic cemeteries in
Kaufman, Texas

Ables Springs Cemetery Abner Johnson's Grave Cemetery Alfred Moore's Chapel Cemetery Antioch Cemetery Ashworth Cemetery Ayers Chapel Cemetery Baker Cemetery Barrow Family Cemetery Barrow Plantation Cemetery Beck's Chapel Cemetery Becker Family Cemetery Black Jack Cemetery Blackland Cemetery Brewer Family Cemetery Brooks Family-Irish Ridge-Talty Cemetery Burchfield-Boyd-Johns Family Cemetery Campground Cemetery Carlisle-McCorquadale-Rand Cemetery Caro Cemetery Carter Family Cemetery Cedar Grove Black Cemetery Cedar Grove Cemetery Cedarvale Cemetery Chisolm Trail Cowboy Gravesite Cemetery Clack-Payne Graveyard Cemetery College Mound Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Crandall City Cemetery Crum Family Cemetery Daugherty Community Black Cemetery Daugherty Family Cemetery Dry Creek Cemetery Eagan Family Cemetery East Bachelor Cemetery #1 Easton Cemetery Egypt Community Cemetery Elliot Gravesite Cemetery Elmo Cemetery Fairview-Trinity Cemetery Flat Rock Cemetery Forest Lawn Cemetery Four Mile Prairie Cemetery Fox Cemetery France Gravesite Cemetery Gossett Cemetery Gray's Prairie Cemetery Green Cemetery Green-Parvin Cemetery Harr Family Cemetery Heffington-Grisham Family Cemetery Heidle Cemetery Henderson - Moseley Family Cemetery High Family Cemetery Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery Hillcrest Cemetery Kaufman City Cemetery Kaufman City CemeteryAfrican American Section Kaufman County Indigent Cemetery Kayser Cemetery Kemp Black Cemetery Kemp Cemetery Kyser Cemetery Lawrence Black Graveyard Cemetery Lawrence City Cemetery Locust Grove Cemetery Lone Elm Cemetery Lone Oak Cemetery Lone Star Cemetery Mason Family Cemetery Moody Burial Site Cemetery Morrow Chapel Cemetery Mt. Hebron Cemetery Mt. Olive-Scurry Cemetery Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery New Oakwood Cemetery New Red Bank Cemetery New Salem Cemetery Newton Family Cemetery Noble Black Cemetery Noble-Hittson Cemetery Oakland-Terrell Cemetery Oaklawn Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery Old Freedman's-Club House Cemetery Old Mexican Graveyard Cemetery Old Oakwood Black Cemetery Old Red Bank Cemetery Old Trinidad Road Burial Site Cemetery Old Warsaw Cemetery Park Gravesite Cemetery Paschall Family Cemetery Patton Family Cemetery Peede Family Cemetery Peel Family Cemetery Pioneer Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery Pleasant Springs Cemetery Pleasant Valley Cemetery Post Oak Bend Cemetery Prairie View Cemetery Prairieville Cemetery Prospect Cemetery Pyle's Prairie Cemetery Rader Cemetery Rierson Family Cemetery Rose Hill Cemetery Rosser Black Cemetery Rosser Cemetery Rutledge Family Cemetery Scales Farm Cemetery SE Terrell Cemetery Shady Grove Cemetery Sharrock-High Hill Cemetery Sheltman-Gilkey Family Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Shipley Cemetery Smith Family Cemetery Spikes Cemetery Statira Crawford Gravesite Cemetery Stone Ranch-Hottinger Family Cemetery Stubbs Cemetery Styx-Lively Cemetery Taylor Ranch Cemetery Terrell Pioneer Cemetery Terrell State Hospital Cemetery Titlow Family Cemetery Trinidad Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Vaughn Family Cemetery Wade-Williamson Family Cemetery Walker Family Cemetery Ware Cemetery Weaver Cemetery White Prairie Cemetery William Turney Gravesite Cemetery Williams Family Cemetery Wilson Chapel Cemetery Wren Family Cemetery Wright Family Cemetery
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.
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Kaufman County is situated in the northeastern part of Texas and has a rich and diverse history. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo, Cherokee, and Comanche. European settlers began arriving in the early 19th century, and the county was officially established on March 24, 1848, named after David S. Kaufman, one of the earliest Texans to serve in the U.S. Congress.

During its early years, Kaufman County experienced growth and development, with agriculture playing a prominent role in the local economy. Farming and ranching became essential industries for the county, with cotton and livestock production leading the way. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century further fueled the county's growth, connecting it to major cities and facilitating trade.

In the early 20th century, Kaufman County began to modernize rapidly. The advent of the automobile allowed for better transportation and communication networks, linking the county's rural communities. The development of infrastructure, including roads and highways, further enhanced connectivity between towns. Schools, hospitals, and businesses also experienced significant advancements during this time, fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents.

Today, Kaufman County continues to thrive as a suburban county with a growing population. It boasts a mix of agricultural, industrial, and residential areas, offering a blend of rural charm and urban amenities. The county's rich history is celebrated through local museums, historical sites, and community events, reminding residents and visitors alike of the importance of preserving and cherishing its past.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Kaufman County, Texas.

  • 1848 - Kaufman County is established by the Texas legislature.
  • 1852 - The first courthouse is built in the county seat of Kaufman.
  • 1857 - The first newspaper, the Kaufman Herald, is established.
  • 1861-1865 - Kaufman County residents serve in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
  • 1873 - Terrell is founded and becomes a major railroad hub.
  • 1886 - The Texas State Railroad extends its line into Kaufman County.
  • 1895 - The Kaufman County Courthouse is destroyed by fire and later rebuilt.
  • 1936 - Lake Ray Hubbard is created by the construction of the Rockwall-Forney Dam.
  • 1965 - Kaufman County celebrates its centennial.
  • 2013 - Tragically, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia are assassinated.