Historical Marker
Old Snyder Graveyard
Historical marker location:
Avenue E, Snyder, Texas
( West side of Ave E just north of the 26th Street intersection)
Marker installed: 1969
Formerly state land until common usage established it as a cemetery in 1880's. Legend says first burial was an Indian. Early-day transients were often buried in unmarked graves. Tract closed to further burials, 1902. Many bodies have been moved elsewhere. Only 14 graves are now identified. (1969).