Historic Cemetery

Cora Ann Ritnour Cemetery

a.k.a. Ritnour Grave

Nacogdoches, Texas
Location: SH 21 west from Nacogdoches 5 miles to CR 825. North, following road as it turns sharply to the west through gate (3245) into Hayter Trust Property. Continue .6 miles to foreman’s home on north side. With permission, continue west, staying (south) left as road splits, passing gas wells, and cross old iron bridge over Loco Creek. Continue following road as it curves back north a total of 1.5 miles from foreman’s house to cemetery on east side, 30 yards in woods.
Graves: 1 (1883)

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.