Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Bayview Mesquite

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2021

1. Old Bayview Mesquite Marker

Inscription. The first military funeral in Texas took place on this site in 1845. This venerable tree remains as a monument and a living witness to the troubled times that typified that era in Texas history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 27° 48.065′ N, 97° 23.957′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It can be reached from the intersection of Ramirez Street and Padre Street. The marker is located in the southern section of the Old Bayview Cemetery near the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1150 Ramirez Street, Corpus Christi TX 78401, 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 walking distance of this marker: Thomas S. Parker (a few steps from this marker); Matthew Nolan (within shouting distance of this marker); James Downing (within shouting distance of this marker); George Owens (within shouting distance of this marker); William DeRyee (within shouting distance of this marker); William Henderson Maltby (within shouting distance of this marker); Tito P. Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker); Eli Todd Merriman (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corpus Christi.

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The Old Bayview Mesquite Marker on the ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2021

2. The Old Bayview Mesquite Marker on the ground

The Old Bayview Mesquite Marker is the smaller marker in front of the larger memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2021

3. The Old Bayview Mesquite Marker is the smaller marker in front of the larger memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.