James G. Gilmer
(1814-1846) One of the courageous men who helped civilize the wilderness. Moved here from Kentucky in 1845 with his wife Elizabeth (Parrish) and children William S., George A., and Thomas S. James P. Gilmer, the fourth son, is said to have been first Anglo-American born at present Honey Grove. A few months after he settled here, James G. Gilmer died; his burial established this cemetery. On his land grant, left to his wife, the town was later built.
33.5908° N, 95.9099° W
Where to Find It
Oakwood Cemetery on FM 100 (near main entrance)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Benjamin Stuart Walcott Honey Grove
- <0.1 mi N Samuel Augustus Erwin Honey Grove
- <0.1 mi N Oakwood Cemetery Honey Grove
- 0.1 mi SE James Thomas Holt Honey Grove
- 0.2 mi NW Erwin Evans Smith Honey Grove
- 0.3 mi SE Dial Home Honey Grove