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Cemeteries in Shelby County, TX

Shelby County, Texas has 129 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Tenaha (59), San Augustine (42) and Timpson (21). Among them are 11 church cemeteries (9%), 2 Methodist cemeteries (2%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (1%).

129
cemeteries
5
towns represented
0
historic
11
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Shelby County?

We list 129 cemeteries in Shelby County, Texas. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Shelby County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Texas vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Shelby County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Texas law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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