San Patricio in San Patricio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Cemetery on the Hill
According to local oral tradition, early graves in the cemetery were marked by wooden crosses and stones bearing Spanish and English inscriptions. Among those interred here are Lt. Marcelino Garcia, who was killed at the battle of Lipantitlan in 1835. Also buried here are soldiers who died in the battle of San Patricio on February 27, 1836; James McGloin, whose grave was never marked; victims of diseases such as scarlet fever; men killed fighting duels; and many early settlers and their descendants.
After a new cemetery was consecrated at San Patricio by father Antoine Maury in 1872, the old cemetery on the hill was used infrequently. The old cemetery was neglected for many years until restoration efforts were begun in the 1960s. Some tombstones were destroyed or lost over the years, but the historic graveyard is now maintained.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3703.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1836.
Location. 27° 57.56′ N, 97° 45.74′ W. Marker is in San Patricio, Texas, in San Patricio County. Marker is in a cemetery .1 mile north of E. Fitzgerald St (County Rd 21) via a dirt driveway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mathis TX 78368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Education in San Patricio (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Dougherty House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of San Patricio (approx. 0.8 miles away); San Patricio County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Josepha Rodriguez (approx. 0.8 miles away); San Patricio de Hibernia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Santa Margarita Crossing (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Patricio.
More about this marker. There is a duplicate of the marker in front of San Patricio City Hall, corner of Main St (FM 666) and McGloin St.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.