Historic cemeteries in
Falls, Texas

Antioch Ch Cemetery Barclay Cemetery Belfalls Cemetery Bethany Cemetery Beulah Cemetery Blevins Cemetery Bluebonnet Cemetery Bull Hill Cemetery Calvary Cemetery Carolina Cemetery Cedar Springs Cemetery Cedar Valley Cemetery Clover Hill Cemetery Clover Hill Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Criswell Cemetery Erskine Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Facieo Cemetery Falls County Cemetery Ferguson Cemetery Garrett Cemetery Gravel Hill Cemetery Gurley Cemetery Hatch Cemetery Highbank Catholic Cemetery Hillcrest Cemetery Hope Cemetery Hopewell Cemetery Jena Cemetery Jerusalem Cemetery Jones Cemetery Live Oak Cemetery Long Branch Cemetery Metina Cemetery Mooreville Cemetery Morgan Family Cemetery Murphy Cemetery Nazare Cemetery New Bowman Cemetery Old Bowman Cemetery Phillips Cemetery Powell-Tull Cemetery Powers Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery Shilo Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery Stallworth Cemetery Stranger Cemetery Summers Cemetery Sunset Cemetery Taylor Chapel Cemetery Trinity Cemetery Union Cemetery Unknown (across Cottonwood Cem) Cemetery Unknown (Alto Springs) Cemetery Unknown (Blue Ridge) Cemetery Unknown (Cego) Cemetery Unknown (Chilton) Cemetery Unknown (Clover Hill Cem) Cemetery Unknown (E Of Woodland Cem) Cemetery Unknown (Eddy) Cemetery Unknown (McClanahan) Cemetery Unknown (Mustang) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Alto Springs; S Of US Rte 7) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Deer Creek) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Woodland Cem) Cemetery Unknown (Perry Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Powers Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (Reagan) Cemetery Unknown (Rocky Hill) Cemetery Unknown (Shady Grove Ch) Cemetery Unknown (St Johns Ch) Cemetery Unknown (St Paul Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Terry Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (W Of Zion Hill Ch) Cemetery Waite Cemetery Walker Cemetery Washington Cemetery Williams Cemetery Woodland Cemetery Zion Cemetery
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.
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Falls County is located in the central part of Texas, named after the beautiful 17-foot-high waterfalls that span the Brazos River. The area was originally home to several Native American tribes, including Appaches and Caddo Indians, who lived off hunting and gathering. The Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century, claiming the land for Spain and establishing missions in the region. However, the native tribes fiercely resisted colonization efforts, resulting in tensions and conflicts.

In the early 19th century, European settlers began to arrive in Falls County, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The county was officially established in 1850, and the town of Marlin was designated as the county seat. The development of railroads during this period further spurred the growth of the region, allowing for easier transportation of goods and people.

During the Civil War, Falls County, like many other parts of Texas, heavily supported the Confederacy. The economy revolved around agriculture, especially cotton plantations, which relied on enslaved labor. However, the war brought multiple challenges to the county, including shortages of supplies and soldiers, as well as occasional conflicts with Union forces.

In the post-war era, Falls County faced a period of rebuilding and diversification. The reliance on cotton continued, but other industries such as livestock ranching and oil extraction began to play a significant role in the county's economy. Over the years, Falls County has gone through various changes and challenges, but it remains a vibrant community with a rich history tied to the land and its people.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Falls County, Texas.

  • 1837 - Falls County is established by the Republic of Texas
  • 1838 - The county seat is established in Perryville
  • 1850 - Marlin becomes the new county seat
  • 1861-1865 - Falls County residents serve in the Civil War
  • 1873 - The Houston and Texas Central Railway reaches Marlin
  • 1886 - The town of Lott is incorporated
  • 1896 - The Marlin Female Institute is established
  • 1910 - A serious cotton boll weevil infestation hits the county
  • 1921 - The infamous Klan trials take place in Marlin
  • 1953 - Falls County dedicates a new courthouse
  • 1975 - Marlin State Hospital is designated a National Historic Landmark
  • 1996 - The Marlin Democrat newspaper celebrates its 125th anniversary
  • 2018 - Falls County celebrates its 180th anniversary