Dido Cemetery
The earliest marked grave in this cemetery is that of Amanda Thurmond (1878-1879), granddaughter of Dave Thurmond, who in 1848 first settled this area. Dempsey S. Holt donated three acres in 1887 for a school, church and cemetery. Dr. Isaac L. Van Zandt, a pioneer physician and Confederate veteran, deeded additional land in 1894. The Village of Dido was named for the mythological Queen of Carthage. A thriving community with a Post Office and stores, Dido declined after the railroad bypassed it in the 1890s. Among the 1,000 graves here are those of many pioneer families. (1977)
32.9519° N, 97.4849° W
Where to Find It
From Fort Worth, take Business 287 Northwest about 12 miles. Then go west on Peden Rd. for about 3 mi. Then go North on Morris-Dido-Newark Rd, and continue about a mi. to Cemetery on west side of Rd.
Nearby Markers
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- 3.3 mi N Site of First Post Office in Wise County, Odessa Newark
- 3.8 mi SW Kiowa Raid on Walnut Creek Azle
- 4.2 mi W Nelson Cemetery Springtown
- 5.1 mi SW Azle Schools Azle
- 5.2 mi SW Smith-Frazier Cemetery Azle