Bratton Cemetery Plaque

Have you ever wondered about the people who came before us? This is the Bratton Cemetery Plaque. It marks a place of remembrance in Texas history. John Bratton, a Kentucky native who arrived in Texas in 1837, purchased land here ten years later. He set aside one acre for a burial ground for his family and friends. The earliest known burial, Mary J. Robey, took place in 1847. This place is a good example of a pioneer graveyard. Many of the graves date back to the 1800s. Today, there are over 100 known gravesites in the Bratton Cemetery. About 50 of the burials are marked only with fieldstones. Look at the fieldstones as you walk around. Can you imagine all these people – the families, the children, the people who made this place their home? Now gaze at the inscription on the marker. It’s a testament to the Bratton family, their vision, and their enduring legacy. This is a place where they chose to rest, a place that tells the story of the early settlers of Texas. The Bratton Cemetery Plaque invites us to connect with the past and appreciate the lives of those who helped build this state. We can almost hear the echoes of their footsteps, the whispers of their stories. As you continue on your tour, remember these people, remember their resilience, their contributions, and their enduring stories.