Olivia in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Olivia Cemetery

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018

1. Olivia Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1892, the Rev. Carl J.E. Haterius of Galesburg, Illinois, acquired land at this site with the intention of establishing a community for Swedish settlers. He named the settlement for his wife, Olivia. When the townsite was laid out in 1893, land was set aside for this burial ground in association with the Swedish Lutheran Eden Church. The earliest marked grave is that of Anna Bernardino Wilson, who died in 1902. Swedes and non-Swedes together contributed to the early development of Olivia, and the community cemetery serves as a reminder of their contributions.

Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Correction: The oldest marked grave in the Olivia Cemetery is that of Christina B. Cavallin, who died in 1897.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3856.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 28° 38.889′ N, 96° 27.076′ W. Marker is in Olivia, Texas, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of County Road 317 and State Highway 172, on the left when traveling south on County Road 317.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Olivia (approx. half a mile away); Site of Cox's Point (approx. 7.4 miles away); The Presbyterians and Methodists (approx. 8.2 miles away); Angelina Eberly (approx. 8.2 miles away); U.S. Army Depot (approx. 8.2 miles away); Bilingual Community (approx. 8.2 miles away); Four Wharves (approx. 8.2 miles away); Powder Horn (approx. 8.2 miles away).

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018

2. Olivia Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.