Lawrence Chapel Cemetery
Texas Historical Commission Marker Number: 9258
Year Dedicated: 1970
Marker Size: 14″ x 24″
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- Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Photo www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=25505 by Jimmy Simmons April 1986
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- Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Photo Courtesy Nancy Bell March 2017
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- Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Photo Courtesy Nancy Bell March 2017
Marker Text:
Adam Lawrence (1799-1878), pioneer farmer and cattle raiser, donated this tract in 1840. Born in Kentucky, he received a Texas land grant, 1822. Fought in Texas Revolution (1836) and many Indian battles. Once jumped horse 20 feet into river below to evade war party. (1970)
Address: 2800 CR 473
Primary City: Thrall
Secondary Town(s): Lawrence Chapel
Additional Information: In May & June 2017, per President of the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Association the historical marker has been missing for years and the Association has no plans to replace the historical marker at this time, per discussion & email with Nancy Bell.
Longitude: -97.2393
Latitude: 30.4875
Verified Location: Verified 9/22/2016 & 5/7/2017 & 6/4/2017
WCAD R326067 & R375629. Coordinates at Adam Laurence’s headstone [Adam changed the spelling of his last name to Lawrence]