Coffman Cemetery
Anna, Collin County, Texas
Marker Inscription
This cemetery, which dates to the mid-19th century, is on land donated by early settler John Coffman (1804-1880). His son, George W. Coffman (1840-1913), owned and operated a homestead one mile west of this site. The oldest marked grave dates to 1876. Descendants of many of the families represented in the graveyard still reside in this part of Collin County. The primary burial ground for the community of Coffman for over a century, this cemetery serves as a reminder of the area's past.**Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986***
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This burial ground grew up around the mid-nineteenth-century community of Coffman, on land given by early settler John Coffman, whose son George farmed nearby. The oldest marked grave dates to 1876, and for more than a century the cemetery served as the community's primary resting place. Descendants of many families buried here still live in this corner of Collin County.
Why it matters
A pioneer cemetery preserves the names and kinship of the settlers who first put down roots in a place, long after the community around it has faded.
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Related people
- · John Coffman
- · George W. Coffman
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