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Hittson Cemetery had a Dedication Ceremony on May 7th, 2011
Located in the Pleasant Valley community approximately 12 miles west of Mineral Wells, Hittson Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Palo Pinto County. The oldest grave is Jesse Hittson buried in 1861.
Article from Lake Country Sun 4/28/11
Hittson Cemetery designation
The Texas Historical Commission recently designated the Hittson Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery. This distinction means the cemetery has been legally recorded through the THC’s Historic Texas Cemetery Program, an important step in ensuring its preservation. This designation is reserved for cemeteries that are at least 50 years old and documented through the Historic Texas Cemeteries process to record their historic association and significance.
Located in the Pleasant Valley community approximately 12 miles west of Mineral Wells, Hittson Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Palo Pinto County. Its location near Oakes Crossing in the Hittson Bend of the Brazos River is of historical significance, as Oakes Crossing marked the crossroads for travel in pioneer days of West Texas. The oldest grave in the cemetery dates to 1861 and is of Jesse Hittson, one of the founding fathers of Palo Pinto County. The cemetery is organized and maintained by the descendants of several other families whose names are also prominent in the history of the county.
A dedicatory ceremony to commemorate this historic designation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at Hittson Cemetery. Speakers for the event include former state representative Carol Hittson Kent, who serves as a trustee of the cemetery.
Cemeteries hold valuable historic information and they are often the last reminders of early settlements’ historical events, religious beliefs, lifestyles and genealogy.
“This designation is a tool that will increase public awareness of these important cultural resources,” said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the THC. “Knowledge and education are among the best ways to guarantee the preservation of the historic cemetery.”
Palo Pinto Historical Commission member Cindy Lewis expressed her thanks to the Hittson Cemetery trustees for actively pursuing this historic designation. “Their numerous hours spent on this endeavor allows Palo Pinto County history to be preserved for generations to come,” said Lewis. “We are honored to be participating in this historic dedication.”
For additional information regarding Historic Texas Cemetery designation, or to receive an application, contact Annette Bethke of THC’s History Programs Division at 512-463-1305 or annette.bethke@thc.state.tx.us.
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Cemetery "Directions to Hittson Cemetery - Turn south on the Pleasant Valley road six tenths of a mile - Turn left and follow the main winding road toward Oaks Crossing five and four tenths miles. Turn left through an aluminum gate. This is opposite the gate of a fishing camp, and is about four-tenths of a mile from Oak Crossing. Proceed up the driveway two tenths of a mile to the cemetery parking lot. This is a well fenced and cared for cemetery, with shade trees and a large planting of bluebonnets. These directions are from Hwy 180. There are 101 graves, with the average lifespan of 43.89 yrs. The oldest person was 99 yrs. Oldest birth date July 22, 1798 - 21 graves without names - 18 graves without dates - The oldest grave with marker Jessie Hittson born Sep. 15, 1801 and died Oct. 25, 1861 - The census of this cemetery was taken May 2, 1975 by Allen Ramsey." |
| Individual | Birth Date | Death Date | Additional information |
| BEAVERS, Mary Lou | 18 Aug 1863 | 17 Oct 1935 | |
| BEAVERS, John Franklin | 29 Oct 1861 | 09 Jul 1934 | |
| BOWEN, Jack | 04 Jun 1891 | 14 Jan 1892 | son of C. H. & Lula Bowen |
| BROWN, Roy H. | 07 Dec 1888 | 22 Feb 1891 | son of Nannie Brown |
| BROWN, Nannie | 10 Feb 1870 | 07 Mar 1900 | wife of J. T. Brown |
| CASON, John Earl Jr. | 18 Dec 1921 | 08 Jan 1957 | |
| CASON, John Earl Sr. | 03 Oct 1889 | 08 Oct 1969 | married Dec. 15, 1912 |
| CHICK, C. V. | 15 Mar 1921 | 10 Feb 1969 | TX MM2 US Navy WWII |
| DAY, Evey | 27 Dec 1883 | 28 Oct 1913 | wife of T. I Day |
| DAY, Nannie | 10 Jun 1890 | 13 Oct 1909 | wife of T. I. Day |
| DAY, Infant | 08 Mar 1909 | infant of Nannie & T. I. Day | |
| DAY, Jinnie | 08 Jan 1878 | 17 Nov 1883 | son of W. I & Nannie Day |
| DAY, Julia H. | 12 Aug 1879 | 30 Mar 1920 | dau of W. I. & Nannie Day |
| DAY, W. I. | 15 Nov 1854 | 06 Jul 1925 | |
| DAY, Nannie | 13 Dec 1854 | 26 Jan 1932 | wife of W. I. Day |
| EDMONDSON, Nannie B. | 12 Dec 1881 | 07 Oct 1892 | dau of S. R. & M. Edmondson |
| EDMONDSON, Mary | 08 Sep 1857 | 05 Mar 1893 | wife of S. R. Edmondson |
| EDMONDSON, S. R. | 25 Sep 1847 | 06 Oct 1925 | |
| EDMONDSON, Flora | 04 Dec 1891 | 23 Oct 1892 | dau of S. R. & Mary Edmondson |
| EDMONDSON, Lexie | 1895 | 1915 | |
| EDMONDSON, Bernice | 22 Jan 1924 | 17 Aug 1927 | dau of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Edmondson |
| EDMONDSON, Nancy R. | 06 May 1825 | 09 Feb 1893 | wife of W. O. Edmondson |
| EDMONDSON, W. O. | 20 Sep 1819 | 29 Sep 1898 | |
| EDMONDSON, Louise | 06 May 1911 | 26 Jul 1913 | |
| FLETCHER, Mamie | 12 Aug 1862 | 02 Mar 1889 | wife of J. W. Fletcher |
| GILBERT, James R. | 20 Jul 1853 | 10 Mar 1938 | |
| GILBERT, Charles Lee | 18 May 1860 | 29 Dec 1932 | |
| GILBERT, William Grady | 12 Dec 1891 | 08 Nov 1893 | son of J. R. & C. L. Gilbert |
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GILL, Lizzie M. |
17 Feb 1909 | 08 May 1967 | Mother |
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GILL, Julia Emily |
02 Sep 1875 | 31 Jan 1974 | |
| GILL, Mote | 11 May 1869 | 18 Apr 1949 | |
| GILL, Cam James | 08 Jan 1898 | 08 Jul 1969 | TX CM2 USNR WWII |
| GILL, Oaksie | 13 Oct 1880 | 24 Jul 1916 | |
| GILL, A. M. | 1845 | 1939 | Mother |
| GILL, M. M. | 1841 | 1919 | Father - Confederate Veteran |
| GILL, William A. | 08 Oct 1886 | 22 Dec 1891 | son of M. M. & A. M. Gill |
| GILL, John | 28 Feb 1867 | 01 Jul 1877 | son of M. M. & A. M. Gill |
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GOREE, Gwynna Jean |
14 Nov 1936 | 07 Jan 1937 | |
| HAMMONS, Dan | no other info | ||
| HARRINGTON, T. J. | 12 Aug 1823 | 02 Mar 1889 | |
| HARRINGTON, Lucy N. | 1864 | 1913 | |
| HARRINGTON, William A. | 26 Dec 1862 | 06 Apr 1933 | |
| HARRINGTON, Della | 11 Nov 1868 | 14 Aug 1949 | wife of W. W. Harrington |
| HARRINGTON, Maudie B. | 24 Sep 1898 | 23 Oct 1952 | Mother |
| HARRINGTON, Carter H. | 12 Sep 1903 | 27 Sep 1964 | Dad |
| HARRINGTON, T. G. | 05 Dec 1891 | 21 Dec 1952 | Papa |
| HARRINGTON, Allie | 05 May 1891 | 03 Mar 1961 | Mamma |
| HARRIS, Orlando | 22 Jan 1851 | 28 Oct 1881 | Was killed - marker erected by his mother |
| HIGHTOWER, Willie | 19 Jan 1897 | 30 Jul 1897 | dau of B. B. & Mattie Hightower |
| HIGHTOWER, Doss B. | 16 Apr 1874 | 30 Jun 1900 | |
| HITTSON, Prudie | dau of Wm. & M. Hittson - Some think this is the oldest grave, no dates on it. | ||
| HITTSON, Mary | 22 Jul 1798 | 10 Oct 1879 | wife of Jessie Hittson |
| HITTSON, Jessie | 15 Sep 1801 | 25 Oct 1861 | Oldest grave in the cemetery |
| HITTSON, Martha | 20 Mar 1889 | age 58 yrs. - Wife of Wm. Hittson | |
| HITTSON, William | 1830 | 1905 | A Mason |
| HITTSON, Nellie Eliza | 1870 | 1957 | |
| HITTSON, Jesse Roy | 1893 | 1966 | Mason |
| HOGAN, Willie Hittson | 1872 | 1902 | |
| LYNN, Thulia Moore | 15 Jan 1881 | 08 Apr 1958 | Mother |
| JORDAN, Jennie Gill | 01 Jan 1876 | 04 Jun 1955 | |
| JORDAN, Infant | 17 Dec 1895 | 17 Dec 1895 | son of A. C. & Jennie Jordan |
| KEATON, Infant | 13 Aug 1916 | 15 Aug 1916 | dau of Charles Keaton |
| KITE, Addie Allene | 1883 | 1974 | |
| LYNN, John Mark Jr. | 15 Dec 1919 | 25 Jan 1973 | TX EM1 US Navy WWII - Cross |
| LYNN, Delores | 05 Oct 1927 | 21 Dec 1968 | |
| MADDOX, Annie E. | 28 Nov 1905 | age 51 yrs. - wife of E. G. Maddox | |
| McDONALD, Ludie O. | 10 Jul 1880 | 07 Nov 1900 | wife of J. C. McDonald |
| McDONALD, Mary Posie | 18 Oct 1900 | 04 Dec 1900 | dau of J. C. & Ludie McDonald |
| MILLSAP, Twins | 02 Jan 1884 | 02 Jan 1884 | Infants of J. W. & J. Millsap |
| MILLSAP, W. F. | 04 Feb 1881 | 20 Jun 1884 | son of J. W. & J. Millsap |
| MILLSAP, Jennie | 08 Sep 1857 | 22 Dec 1894 | wife of John Millsap |
| MOORE, W. A. | 02 Jan 1848 | 24 Jan 1931 | A Mason |
| MOORE, Jennie | 07 Nov 1887 | 25 Jun 1889 | son of W. A. & Bettie Moore |
| MOORE, Ralph | 08 Dec 1890 | 16 Dec 1890 | son of W. A. & Bettie Moore |
| MOORE, Willie | 11 Jan 1892 | 25 Mar 1892 | son of W. A. & Bettie Moore |
| MOORE, Bettie | 16 Dec 1861 | 26 Apr 1892 | wife of W. A. Moore |
| MOORE, W. H. | 21 Mar 1904 | 28 Oct 1910 | |
| MOORE, A. B. | 17 Mar 1896 | 12 Oct 1896 | son of W. A. & Maggie Moore |
| MOORE, Infant | 18 Oct 1898 | 18 Oct 1898 | dau of W. A. & Maggie Moore |
| WARREN, C. C. | 27 May 1837 | 05 Mar 1914 | Mr. |
| WARREN, Mrs. C. C. | 22 Mar 1833 | 16 Jul 1912 |
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