Anderson Cemetery is a family-operated cemetery in rural Panola County. Jonathan, "Old Shelby," Anderson is buried in the cemetery and is honored as a Soldier of the Republic of Texas, having served in the Battle of San Jacinto in April, 1836.
Descendants of Jonathan Anderson are buried in this Texas Historic Designated Cemetery.
Jonathan Anderson donated 100 acres for the Panola County Seat with the site designated in Carthage, Texas.
May we maintain this sacred windswept hill with the dignity and respect our ancestors earned with their sacrifices for family, the State of Texas and our Country.
