Cyrus Campbell
(October 11, 1810 - September 12, 1883) A blacksmith by trade, Cyrus Campbell migrated to Texas in 1828. He performed a number of jobs for the Republic of Texas, including the making of leg irons for Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after his capture at San Jacinto in 1836. Married twice, Campbell moved to De Leon in 1883 and was active in the Methodist Church. According to tradition, he chose the site for the De Leon Cemetery. His was the first grave here. Recorded - 1981
32.1100° N, 98.5446° W
Where to Find It
De Leon City Cemetery, Weatherford and Reynosa Streets, De Leon.
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi E Texas Central Railroad De Leon
- 0.5 mi E De Leon Peanut Company De Leon
- 1.1 mi E Old De Leon Cemetery DeLeon
- 1.2 mi E Frances Marie Sparks Brown De Leon
- 4.9 mi SE Community of Comyn-Theney Comyn
- 5.4 mi NE Round Grove Baptist Church Dublin vicinity