Near Mustang Ridge in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Harris Cemetery

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020

1. Harris Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Sidon H. Harris and his family arrived in Texas in 1851, and moved to this vicinity in 1856. Harris and his wife, Amanda, bought two parcels of land, and this family cemetery was begun when Sidon died in 1861. Two Harris children were buried here in 1862, followed by Amanda in 1866. Descendants later sold the land, with the understanding that the cemetery would be maintained. Destruction of the cemetery in 1984 led to the replacement of the original grave markers. The cemetery reflects the history of an early Caldwell County family.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9777.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 30° 1.502′ N, 97° 40.224′ W. Marker is near Mustang Ridge, Texas, in Caldwell County. It can be reached from Farm to Market Road 1854. Marker is .1 miles southwest of road through unmarked gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dale TX 78616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.2 miles away); Polonia Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 6.3 miles away);

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Martin Church of Goforth (approx. 6½ miles away); Elroy (approx. 7.1 miles away); Dr. Jacob Tally Wilhite (approx. 7.6 miles away); Goforth (approx. 7.6 miles away); Max and Anna Schiwitz Homestead (approx. 8.4 miles away).

Harris Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020

2. Harris Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.