Near Schulenburg in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
High Hill Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2019
1. High Hill Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
High Hill Cemetery. . High Hill Post Office, established about 1858, united three adjacent villages and gave this community cemetery its name. This six-acre tract was once the property of George Herder (1818-87), a German immigrant and a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. The oldest stones here mark the graves of August Wolters, who died April 6, 1861, and Friedrich Eicholt, who died May 18, 1861. The cemetery contains about 241 graves, primarily those of German settlers in the area. Family members cared for the site until 1963, when the Old High Hill Cemetery Association, Inc., was organized.
High Hill Post Office, established about 1858, united three adjacent villages and gave this community cemetery its name. This six-acre tract was once the property of George Herder (1818-87), a German immigrant and a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. The oldest stones here mark the graves of August Wolters, who died April 6, 1861, and Friedrich Eicholt, who died May 18, 1861. The cemetery contains about 241 graves, primarily those of German settlers in the area. Family members cared for the site until 1963, when the Old High Hill Cemetery Association, Inc., was organized.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2475.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1861.
Location. 29° 42.14′ N, 96° 55.822′ W. Marker is near Schulenburg, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2672, one mile north of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schulenburg TX 78956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
