Historic Cemetery

Greniger Family Cemetery

Newton, Texas 75966
Location: Greniger Family Cemetery From US 190/SH 87 intersection: US 190 East 5 miles, newtontxnetwokTHC site visit MB 4-20-05 w/ B Lindsey and J ClaudeNewton, Tx area. From SH 87 on US 190 E for 5 miles, on left at residence. Arcched entryway, sign, also smaller commercial marker memorial at back of cemetery, at property line and US 190 Large fenced site, diversity of markers, commercial and unique. Marker shrubs of Pampass grass, Crape Myrtles, Chinaberry marker tree, Wysteria. Abundant floral, religious and decorative grave materials, including cowbows, sculptures, other creative materials. See photos. Recently created cemetery. GPS PENDING3093-342Low risk endangerment, not on map but fenced, maintained, sign, in use, near house, on road.

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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