The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Alley Cemetery in Colorado County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of the area’s history.
A dedication ceremony to commemorate the marker will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. at Alley Cemetery (from Interstate 10 in Alleyton, take FM 102 south 3.2 miles and turn right on Tower Road, then go one mile on private property).
Speakers for the afternoon will include Carlyn Copeland Hammons, cemetery preservation program specialist, Texas Historical Commission; Regena Williamson, chair, Colorado County Historical Commission; and Inez Alley Matura, Shelly Lee Alley Jr. and Chad Alley, administrator of Alley Cemetery.