Historical Marker
Antelope Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Antelope, Texas
( From Antelope take FM 175 east to cemetery on northeast side of town.)
Marker installed: 1969
Established as early as 1882 (date of the oldest tombstone). Site was sold to Antelope Methodist Church in 1890 by Texas Land & Mortgage Company. The church deeded tract to the Antelope Cemetery Association in 1954. W. R. Hill gave an additional 2-acre tract in 1955. (1969).
Texas is known for its love of football, and the state has produced many great football players, including legends like Tom Landry, Earl Campbell, and Vince Young.