Pleasant Mound Cemetery
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Marker Inscription
At the intersection of two well-traveled pioneer roads, now Buckner Blvd. and Scyene Rd., this cemetery serves as a reflection of the heritage of this area. Burials took place on the property as early as 1869, but the first marked grave, that of William L. Knox, dates to 1881. In that year, Newton and Catherine (Beeman) Hustead formally donated the land to the Pleasant Mound Methodist church for use as a cemetery. Over the years, additional acreage was added to the cemetery, which has been maintained by the Pleasant Mound Cemetery Association since 1906.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Set where two well-traveled pioneer roads crossed, this cemetery saw its first burials as early as 1869, with the earliest marked grave dating to 1881. That year Newton and Catherine (Beeman) Hustead deeded the land to the Pleasant Mound Methodist Church for use as a cemetery. A cemetery association has cared for the grounds since 1906.
Why it matters
Rural cemeteries like this one preserve the names and lineage of the pioneer families who first settled the Texas prairie.
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Related people
- · Newton Hustead
- · Catherine Hustead
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Scyene Road, Old
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