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John Strong and Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong

Georgia natives John (1806-1854) and Mary Strong (1809-1898) migrated to Texas about 1849 and were pioneer settlers of eastern Rusk County. They helped set aside land for the local Methodist congregation, the Church Hill Male and Female Academy, which operated in the 1850s, and this cemetery. Their home was located near a spring east of this site.

32.1713° N, 94.6686° W

Where to Find It

7 mi. east of Henderson via US 79 and FM 3135 to S. CR 333, left on CR 334 to cemetery

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All 109 markers in Rusk County

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