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Center Point Cemetery Historical Marker
Established in 1872 on land purchased for a church and cemetery, the Center Point Cemetery has grown to 5.3 acres over the decades. The site holds approximately 1,452 graves, with the oldest marked burial dating back to 1875. The cemetery is deeply connected to the early settlement of the area, originally named Zanzenberg by Dr. Charles Ganahl before becoming Center Point.
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Where is the Center Point Cemetery Historical Marker located?
The marker is located at the Center Point Cemetery, approximately 0.5 miles southwest of Center Point on Farm Road 480.
Who is buried at the Center Point Cemetery?
The cemetery contains approximately 1,452 graves, including 32 Texas Rangers, early pioneers, and community leaders. The oldest marked burial is Lydia Burney (1795-1875).
When was the Center Point Cemetery established?
The cemetery was established in 1872 when land was purchased for a church and burial ground. It was later expanded in 1881 and 1901.
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