Saturday, volunteers gathered at the Woodmen Circle Home Cemetery in Sherman as part of Austin College’s Great Day of Service, according to KXII. The effort focused on cleaning headstones and removing overgrown grass from gravesites, work aimed at preserving the legacies of the women interred there.
The cemetery is linked to a nationally recognized women’s organization that historically provided fellowship during hard times. By tending to the site, the student volunteers helped safeguard a tangible piece of that organization’s heritage, ensuring that the stories of the women buried there remain visible to the community.
KXII noted that the property has recently been awarded two Texas Historical Markers. Those markers acknowledge the cemetery’s significance within Texas history and underscore the importance of maintaining the site for future generations of Sherman residents.
The Great Day of Service initiative, organized by Austin College, brings together students for community‑focused projects across the region. This particular project at Woodmen Circle Home Cemetery reflects the college’s commitment to local heritage preservation and offers participants a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to Sherman’s historical landscape.
Local residents and historians view the volunteer effort as a positive step toward honoring the contributions of women who supported one another during challenging periods. By restoring the cemetery’s appearance, the volunteers not only improved its aesthetic condition but also reinforced the community’s connection to an important chapter of its past.
