Historical commission secures preservation grant for cemetery

A Frayed Knot
  • Alt Text for Image
    Alt Text for Image
  • Time-weathered grave site markers remain at the old ‘Negro Stringtown Cemetery,’ which is now being preserved with the help of state grant funds. File photos
    Time-weathered grave site markers remain at the old ‘Negro Stringtown Cemetery,’ which is now being preserved with the help of state grant funds. File photos
  • Alt Text for Image
    Alt Text for Image
Recently, the Texas Historical Commission qualified the Burnet Historical Commission to receive a certified local government grant for a notable yet unmarked cemetery site.The action followed a Burnet County Commissioners Court recommendation.During upcoming weeks, commission members and supporters plan to apply the grant toward new efforts to preserve the old Stringtown Cemetery.Soon, commission…

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Recipe Of The Day