Flat Rock Cemetery
Settled in 1850s by Moses Ball and other pioneers. Tradition says first burial here was an Indian; the second, a small girl who died while her family was migrating through the area. Oldest tombstones are dated 1878. There are many unmarked graves. Community, named for some flat stones that formed a landmark, had a Cumberland Presbyterian Church as early as 1883. Burial ground near church was deeded from his land grant on August 28, 1890, by ex-Texas Ranger George W. Stevens (1831-93) for cemetery. After 1914, population dwindled and the church was closed.
33.3252° N, 97.6102° W
Where to Find It
From Decatur, take FM 720 to Old Decatur Highway, about 7.2 miles to cemetery.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi W Captain George Stevens Flat Rock
- 1.1 mi W Hopewell Cemetery Alvord
- 1.7 mi NW Hopewell Baptist Church Alvord
- 2.3 mi SE Waggoner Cemetery Decatur
- 3.3 mi SW Mount Zion Baptist Church and Jonestown Cemetery Alvord
- 3.6 mi W Huff Family Massacre Alvord