As of July 2026, The Old Shiloh Cemetery was designated by the state as a "Historical Cemetery Designation." The Old Shiloh Cemetery dedicated perhaps as early as 1878, just a few years after Denton being selected as county seat, is among the oldest in Denton County. The cemetery served as a cemetery for both the Shiloh and Bartonville communities. As such, the cemetery was also known as the Shiloh-Bartonville Cemetery during the early days.2 

For many years the cemetery was next door to the oldest home in Flower Mound. And in front of the home was the legendary Hanging Tree. It is said that as many as nine people were hung from the tree.3 

Many of the oldest graves interred are early settlers who are highly representative of the pioneer history of Denton County. Groups of rugged individuals made their way in ox-drawn wagons from Tennessee to Texas and settled on adjoining land for protection from Indians and marauders. Some infants, young men and women died from the elements and likely disease. There were early widows who buried their loved ones on farmland, gave birth to first generation Texans and remained to work the land far from life they had known.

The cemetery has a number of veteran graves from the Civil War to recent activity.

The Old Shiloh Cemetery is a reminder of the pioneers who participated in the settlement initially of Lewisville-Flower Mound, an economic crossroads encroaching upon the cemetery today. Moreover, there are over several hundred direct descendants that make significant contributions and careers in fields of agriculture, banking, education, government, law enforcement, industry, research and medicine. And in turn led in the development of Denton and surrounding areas. Indeed, the Old Shiloh Cemetery holds clues to the beginnings of civilization north of Dallas. The cemetery serves as the final resting place for many of the area's early pioneers, reflecting the rich history of the Shiloh Community. 

The cemetery is located on the north side of F. M. 1171/Cross Timbers Rd just west of Shiloh Road. The Denton County Historical Commission estimates there are 173 unmarked graves with almost 1000 marked graves. 

Nealy and Lovie Nash owned the western portion of what became the Shiloh Cemetery in the 1800's. Nealy's brother Walter owned the portion of the land to the north. The brothers donated the land for the cemetery. The cemetery sat next to the Shiloh Baptist Church, also known as the Primitive Baptist Church early on, where Nealy served as a deacon and the first Secretary/Treasurer of the Shiloh Cemetery Association for many years.3 

Some of the original Deed records which might have identified and protected the cemetery presumably were lost when the Denton County courthouse burned in 1875 allegedly due to the Sam Bass outlaws.

Three men buried in the cemetery served in on the Union side of the Civil War and are listed as Levi Alcorn, Jesse Arwine, and WM Martin VB Pippin.

The oldest marked grave appears to be A. H. Mooney who died January 25, 1878. With a little over hundred pre-1900 graves with legible stones, this marks one of the largest old cemeteries in the town of Flower Mound and surrounding area.

Also, there are two individuals buried there that served in three separate wars. Alfred Ray Taylor and Otis Thurman King both served in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. This is rare to have veterans serving in 3 separate wars.

In addition, one of the more famous individuals buried at Old Shiloh is Neil Odrey Fletcher Jr. He is known as "Skip, the Corny Dog King" and Patriarch. Skip's father and uncle launched the cornmeal-battered, fried hot dogs on a stick in 1942 at the State Fair of Texas. When the brothers passed away in the 1980's, Skip carried that business known as "Fletchers Corny Dog" and grew it to a large enterprise over the years. Many Texans over the years have longed for the "Fletcher Corny Dogs" staple and tradition at the State Fair of Texas. The local family and descendants carry on the tradition and business still today.

The Old Shiloh Cemetery Association was established and incorporated on July 21, 1975 and holds regular annual meetings for conducting business. The cemetery is still an active cemetery with new internments every month. Donations continue to assist with maintenance and restoration of the grounds including fencing, mowing, grounds, and stone maintenance.