Evergreen Cemetery

Historical marker location:

McGregor, Texas

( From McGregor go about 8 mi E. on US 84, take Speegleville Rd N. to Fm 3047 turn E. proceed about 1/2 mi. to Oliver Farm (private property))

Marker installed: 1976

Pioneer settlers William and Margaret Oliver gave land in 1860 for a church, school, and this cemetery. From 1866 to 1907, families from the surrounding area assembled here for camp meetings -- times of worship, singing, and fellowship. In 1941 the meetings were resumed, as annual reunions of the pioneers' descendants. In 1957 Evergreen was incorporated as a private cemetery. Major Fred N. Oliver, grandson of the donors, started a trust fund for perpetual care. The restored cemetery now is a place for memorial services to honor pioneers of this region. (1976).

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