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History of Greenview Cemetery

History of Greenview Cemetery
  • PublishedMay 28, 2023


Photos by Brandon Darrow

HISTORICAL MARKER: No 

LOCATION: Just north of FM 1567 about 2 mi. west of SH 19, 12 mi. SW of Sulphur Springs

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Greenview Cemetery, situated in the Greenview Community near Miller Grove, holds a rich and intriguing history. 

The roots of Greenview Cemetery trace back to 1839 when the Reverend Green Weaver (1795-1863), a prosperous merchant and slave owner from Illinois and Iowa, migrated to the area with his four sons. As a Christian church minister, Reverend Weaver conducted marriages and provided assistance to ailing neighbors. He built a two-room log cabin after marrying Nancy McCorry. A former wagon trail from Shreveport traversed their plantation.

When it comes to the first burial, conflicting information arises. According to the Historical Marker, it states that Martha Weaver, a five-month-old infant, was interred in 1848, while the Greenview Monument claims that Susan Weaver was the first burial in the same year. As there is no definitive way to ascertain the accurate account, the Texas Historical Marker is generally considered the official source. The burial plot was positioned near their residence so that Martha’s mother could conveniently visit the grave. Until 1878, only family members were laid to rest here. At that point, the burial ground was opened to the public.

In 1884, Joseph Weaver, the son of Reverend Weaver, generously donated land for a church, which was constructed using lumber donated by local residents. This multipurpose building served as a church and a school. To honor her father, Mary Mosely, married to Weaver Mosely, renamed the cemetery from Weaver Neighborhood Cemetery to Greenview, combining “Green” as a tribute to her father and “View” for the scenic panorama visible from the original family homestead.

The Greenview School operated until 1914 when it was consolidated with other educational institutions. Greenview Cemetery, a free public cemetery housing over 1,200 graves, remains active to this day. Every year, on the first Sunday of July, memorial services are held at the cemetery, perpetuating the deep-rooted traditions and connections of the Greenview Community.

Citations:

https://www.stoppingpoints.com/texas/sights.cgi?marker=Greenview+Community+and+Cemetery&cnty=hopkins

http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Etx/Hopkins/cemetery/greenview.htm

https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txhopkin/Cemeteries/GreenviewCem.html

Photo of Greenview Cemetery by Brandon Darrow

Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.