Historic Cemetery

Zion Hill Cemetery Extension

a.k.a. Vernon K. Hodge Memorial Cemetery

Jasper, Texas
Location: JP-C090 Zion Hill Cemetery Extension [bronze sign] donated in memory of Keith V. Hodge 1978-1990, by the McCreight Family. Dedicated 21 Oct 1990. THC site visit MB 9/24/04: S of Jasper, Tx on US 96, address at 6038 US 96S. Annex cemetery separate fenced area to N of church building. Few graves, annex in memorial of young boy. Formal modern markers, large. One photo enamel of young Hodge boy, one grave decorated with personal cowboy boots. Sloped site along highway. Approx 0.90 acre. GPS 30.50.13.29928N –93.58.17.49522W.Quad 3093-332Low risk endangerment, associated church, maintained, fenced, newly in use. 3093-332 Not on map, new.

Source: RIP Fields Table

To address the problem of cemetery destruction and to record as many cemeteries as possible, the Texas Historical Commission offers the Historic Texas Cemetery designation.

The Historic Texas Cemetery designation was developed in 1998 to help protect historic cemeteries by recording cemetery boundaries in county deed records to alert present and future owners of land adjacent to the cemetery of its existence. Every county in Texas has at least one cemetery designated as a Historic Texas Cemetery through this program. The HTC designation is the first step toward preservation of a historic cemetery.

A cemetery is eligible for designation if it is at least 50 years old and is deemed worthy of recognition for its historical associations. The very nature of a cemetery being a landmark of a family’s or community’s presence is considered to validate the criteria of historical associations. Any individual, organization, or agency may submit a request for designation.

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