Located on property granted by the Republic of Texas in 1845, the cemetery
honors remains of the original Texas settlers of McKinney, including Dr. James
Webb Throckmorton, who was governor of Texas in 1866–67. In addition, headstones
mark burials of 203 veterans of the Texas Revolution, the Mexican War, Civil
War, World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Texas 5 at
Industrial Boulevard/Eldorado Parkway. 972/542-4029.
City: McKinney
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
