Shafter Lake Cemetery
Established 1900-1920
Directions: From Andrews, take SH 385 north 7 miles, then go west
on FM 1967 about 3.2 miles. Go south on CR NW 2001 about 1.6 mile
Enter just past the historical marker and through the cattle guard.
Proceed down a very rough road about 2 miles and the cemetery
is on the right
Located on the
hwy abt. 2 miles from the cemetery
History: (1.5
miles West) Established just after turn of the century, on the
south bank of Shafter Lake, and two miles south of the extinct
settlement of Shafter Lake. Named for Colonel William R. SHAFTER
(1835-1906), who led military expedition through region in 1875.
It became the resting place for residents of remote ranches and
travelers. Oldest legible gravestones are dated 1909; those of
Joseph SNIVELY and Mrs. Lucy WOOLSEY. Several remains have been
removed by relatives; site now contains 12 known graves. The once
neglected cemetery is cared for by Andrews County. (1973)
persons buried at this cemetery written on it
Contributed by: Charlene Beatty Beauchamp