Phair Cemetery

Oyster Creek

Year Marker Erected: 1966
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Size: 14" x 24"
Location: off FM 523 on CR __, north of Oyster Creek

Marker Text:
On land granted Stephen F. Austin by Mexico. Site given by E. B. and Mollie Thomas, devout Methodists. Since first grave, 1853, many early Texans have been buried here. Church was built by Wm. Hoskins. Community named for Rev. George Phair, pastor here 1875-1876 and 1882-1885. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966