Historical Marker
Phair Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Freeport vicinity, Texas
( in the Phair Community, north of Oyster Creek off FM 523)
Marker installed: 1966
On land granted Stephen F. Austin by Mexico. Site given by E. B. and Mollie Thomas, devout Methodists.
Since first grave, 1853, many early Texans have been buried here. Church was built by Wm. Hoskins.
Community named for Rev. George Phair, pastor here 1875-1876 and 1882-1885.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.