Historic cemeteries in
Lamar, Texas

Antioch Cemetery Arkansas Cemetery Biardstown Cemetery Brackeen Cemetery Campbell Cemetery Casey Cemetery Caviness Cemetery Community Hall Cemetery Corn Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Denton Cemetery Dickie Cemetery Egypt Cemetery El Bethel Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Faulkner Cemetery Garner Cemetery Gaugh Cemetery Hazel Dell Cemetery Hickory Grove Cemetery Hickory Grove Black Cemetery Highland Cemetery Holt Cemetery IOOF Cemetery Jackson Cemetery Knights Of Honor Cemetery Lee Cemetery Little Vine Cemetery Littlejohn Cemetery Long Cemetery Mallory Cemetery McDonald Cemetery McEwin Cemetery McGlasson Cemetery McGlasson Cemetery Meadowbrook Memorial Park Cemetery Minter Cemetery Moore Springs Cemetery Moore's Spring Cemetery Mt Pleasant Cemetery Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Mt. Tabor Cemetery Mt. Vernon Cemetery Neathery Cemetery New Dora* Cemetery New Macedonia Cemetery Newbether Cemetery Oak Hill Cemetery Paris Hebrew Benevolent Association Cemetery Paris Pauper Cemetery Pleasant Hill Cemetery Post Oak Cemetery Post Oak Cemetery Prarie Ridge Cemetery Pyles Cemetery Red Hill Cemetery Red Oak Cemetery Reid Cemetery Reno Historic African-American Cemetery Restland Cemetery Restland (Cunningham) Cemetery Restlawn Cemetery Rice Cemetery Rich Hill Cemetery Rockyford Cemetery Shady Grove Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Sikes Cemetery Slabtown Cemetery Springhill Cemetery Sumner Cemetery Topping Cemetery Union Grove Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (Forest Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (Forest Hill) Cemetery Unknown (Georgia) Cemetery Unknown (Hickory Hill Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Hopewell) Cemetery Unknown (Milton) Cemetery Unknown (Mt Olive) Cemetery Unknown (Presbyterian) Cemetery Unknown (Providence Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Rockyford) Cemetery Unknown (Shady Grove) Cemetery Unknown (Tigertown)** Cemetery Unknown (Union Ch) Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Whittenburg Cemetery Woodard 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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Lamar County, Texas has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee. European settlement began in the 1830s when Texas was part of Mexico, and a few years later, the region became part of the Republic of Texas.

The county was established in 1841 and named after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas. In the mid-19th century, Lamar County became a center for farming and agriculture, with cotton and corn being the primary crops. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century further boosted the local economy.

During the American Civil War, Lamar County played a significant role. Many residents joined the Confederate Army, and the county became a key supplier of agricultural goods and troops to the Confederacy. After the war, the economy faced challenges and began diversifying into other industries such as timber and manufacturing.

In the 20th century, Lamar County experienced periods of growth and change. The discovery of oil in nearby counties led to increased economic development, and the county became a hub for the petroleum industry. Today, Lamar County continues to thrive with a strong agricultural base, as well as industries such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing, making it an important part of Texas' history and economy.

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

  • 1840: Lamar County founded and named after Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas
  • 1841: First settlement established in the county
  • 1843: County seat designated as Lafayette, later renamed Paris in 1844
  • 1850: Population of the county reaches 3,064
  • 1855: Paris becomes an incorporated town
  • 1861: Lamar County supports secession and joins the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War
  • 1877: The Texas and Pacific Railway reaches Paris, boosting the local economy and population growth
  • 1878: A devastating fire destroys much of downtown Paris
  • 1888: Paris becomes an independent school district
  • 1893: The Sam Bell Maxey House, now a museum, is built in Paris
  • 1922: Paris Junior College is established
  • 1957: Construction begins on the Pat Mayse Lake, providing recreational opportunities for residents
  • 1985: The county courthouse in Paris is added to the National Register of Historic Places
  • 2010: The population of Lamar County reaches 49,793