Lexington, TX, United States
Early Chapel Cemetery. Site bought by Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1850, although some burials had occurred here previously. Buried here are San Jacinto heroes Capt. Jas. Shaw (founder of Lexington) and Wm. Hawkins; Civil War veterans; Mrs. R. Y. King, wife of first Lee County judge. Contains
special section for slaves. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 #8144
Listen to the audio guide for James Shaw and William W. Hawkins black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off