Historic Cemetery

Segrest Cemetery

a.k.a. Seigers, Segrest-Seigers

Dam-B, Texas
Location: Driving Directions:From US 190 and FM 256 junction, go 1.7 miles east on US 190 (or 0.3 miles west from FM 92). Turn left (or right) at CR 3705 and go 0.1 mile north (there is a cemetery sign posted at CR 3705 entrance). The cemetery is located on hilltop, approximately 138 ft. east of road.The endangerment level for this cemetery is medium. It is a map feature. It has a cemetery sign and is fully fenced. However, it is marginally maintained, and many of the grave markers are fallen and broken. Many of the damaged headstones may be the result of falling trees. Three concrete grave slabs along the western fence row are severely damaged. Many of the graves have also subsided resulting in fallen markers.

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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