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Early Chapel Cemetery

Site bought by Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1850, although some burials had occurred here previously. Buried here are San Jacinto heroes Capt. Jas. Shaw (founder of Lexington) and Wm. Hawkins; Civil War veterans; Mrs. R. Y. King, wife of first Lee County judge. Contains special section for slaves. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

30.4227° N, 96.9448° W

Where to Find It

3.5 mi. east of Lexington on FM 696, then south on dirt road about .2 mile

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All 59 markers in Lee County

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