Many old towns and settlements eventually become neighborhoods or memories held inside newer towns and cities. Remains of Dido, which was founded in 1848, includes the oldest Methodist Church in Tarrant County and a cemetery within the current town of Eagle Mountain.
From the Texas historical marker:
“The earliest marked grave in this cemetery is that of Amanda Thurmond (1878-1879), granddaughter of Dave Thurmond, who in 1848 first settled this area. Dempsey S. Holt donated three acres in 1887 for a school, church and cemetery. Dr. Isaac L. Van Zandt, a pioneer physician and confederate veteran, deeded additional land in 1894. The village of Dido was named for the mythological Queen of Carthage. A thriving community with a post office and stores. Dido declined after the railroad bypassed it in the 1890’s. Among the 1,000 graves here are those of many pioneer families.”
