Macedonia (See Flox)
Overview:
Macedonia is a historical, unincorporated community in
western Walker County, Texas, that no longer exists as a distinct
populated place. It is also known by the alternative names Mustang
Prairie and Flox (the latter being the name of its former post office).
The community was classified as a town but has since faded, with
remnants primarily limited to a cemetery and scattered rural features.
It was a rural farming area settled in the mid-19th century, reflecting
typical patterns of early Texas pioneer life, including family farms
and high infant mortality rates evident in burial records
Location and Geography:
Macedonia/Mustang Prairie is located in western
Walker County, near the border with Grimes County, approximately 18
miles west of Huntsville (the county seat). Specific directions to the
area, based on the cemetery as a landmark: From Huntsville, travel west
on State Route 30 for about 18 miles, turn right (north) on
Farm-to-Market Road 2620 for about 3 miles to County Road 227, then
turn right (east) and proceed about 4 miles. The cemetery straddles the
Walker-Grimes county line at the junction of Grimes County Roads 227
and 228. Coordinates for the cemetery (serving as the primary reference
point) are approximately 30.70274°N, 95.84027°W. The area is part of
Walker County's Precinct 4, with nearby roads
including Macedonia Drive (though this may refer to a separate,
unrelated feature in southern Walker County near New Waverly—see below
for clarification). A 1911 map of Walker County shows Flox as a labeled
location among other small communities like Barado, Boswell, and
Phelps.
The surrounding region is characterized by rolling hills, open
prairies, and piney woods, part of the broader East Texas
landscape.HistorySettlement in the Macedonia/Mustang Prairie area dates
to the mid-1800s, aligned with broader patterns of pioneer migration
into Walker County, which was established in 1846.
The community developed as a rural agricultural hub, serving local
farmers. By the late 19th century, it had a post office named Flox,
established on August 20, 1904, with Robert N. Powledge as postmaster
(noted as "Poweledge" in some records). The post office is explicitly
linked to Macedonia, indicating Flox was an alias or operational name
for the community. The area was part of the "Big Thicket" region,
encompassing portions of
Walker, Polk, and Montgomery Counties, known for its dense forests and
sparse early settlement.
No specific incorporation or population data is available, but it was
typical of small Texas communities that declined in the 20th century
due to urbanization and economic shifts. As of current records, the
place "currently exists: No," with no post office or incorporation.
There are no records of schools, churches, or businesses beyond the
post office and cemetery.CemeteryThe primary surviving feature is the
Mustang Prairie Cemetery, also known as Macedonia Cemetery or Mustang
Cemetery. It contains approximately 260 graves, with burials spanning
the 19th and 20th centuries. The earliest noted burial is Samuel R.
Wilson (June 7, 1772 – November 15, 1862), considered the first grave.
However, the first dated burial in some accounts is Laura M. Jones in
1869.
The cemetery reflects the community's rural history, with many
interments of infants and children from families such as Branton,
Choate, Coleman, Fulton, Geren, Gray, Hadaway, Harrison, Honea,
Jackson, Loftin, Lowery, Martin, May, Milstead, Mitchell, Morris,
Mullens, Oliphant, Parr, Powledge, Rigby, Ross, Shepard, Smith, Spell,
Stolz, Tadlock, Thomas, Thompson, Thornton, Walker, Wallace, Watson,
Williamson, Wilson, and Young. There are about 200 named individuals
and 15 unknowns listed in a 2011 survey. The Mustang Cemetery
Association maintains the site, with officers
including President Dennis Morris Sr., Vice President Sandra Powledge
Wright, and Treasurer Kirby Nichols (as of 2011). Research and updates
were conducted by Dennis Morris Sr., Dorene Morris, Leo Thomas, Cora
Lee, and JoAnn Walkoviak.
Notable Details
Branton: Includes Henry Hamilton (1839–1905) and Henry Lee.
Fulton: Multiple infant burials.
Morris: Extensive family, including researchers like Dennis Morris Sr.
Powledge; Linked to postmaster Robert N. Powledge; family members in association.
Thomas: Over 30 entries across generations.
Wilson: Samuel R. Wilson, earliest burial (1772–1862).
Distinction from Other Sites:
Macedonia Cemetery in New Waverly: This
is a separate cemetery in southern Walker County at 900 Macedonia
Drive, New Waverly, TX 77358 (coordinates: 30.54380°N, 95.48104°W). It
was added to records in May 2024 and is associated with a former
Macedonia Baptist Church (no longer visible).
No community history is documented here, and it appears unrelated to
the western Macedonia/Mustang Prairie. Nearby properties, like 1050
Macedonia Drive, are residential.
Other Macedonias in Texas (e.g., in Liberty, Marion, Williamson Counties) are distinct and not connected to Walker County.
Demographics and Modern Status: No current population exists for Macedonia, as it is defunct.
There are no ethnic Macedonian populations reported in the county.
The area remains rural, with no active infrastructure beyond the
cemetery and occasional private properties
Sources and Further
ReadingInformation is drawn from historical records, cemetery surveys,
and county maps. For more on Walker County history, refer to the Walker
County Historical Commission or Texas Almanac entries.
No Texas State Historical Association entry specifically for this Macedonia exists.
https://www.texasalmanac.com/places/macedonia-5
http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Etx/Camp/cemetery/macedonia.htm