Fischer in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fischer Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2021
1. Fischer Cemetery Marker
In 1886, Otto Fischer donated 30 acres to Fischer Store community, a settlement of predominantly German heritage, to start and benefit a school. A community burial ground was established in 1890 near the high point of this parcel with the burial of the infant son of Monroe and Nettie Smith. Initially named Fischer's School Graveyard at Fischer's Store, the cemetery and nearly four surrounding acres transferred to the Fischer Cemetery Association in 1976. Burials include multiple generations descended from early settlers, and graves relocated here from area ranches and cemeteries inundated by Canyon Lake in the 1960s, German and English language gravestones help tell the story of traditions and changes in this rural community. Historic Texas Cemetery- 2008
Marker is the Property of the State of Texas
2nd Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17645.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 29° 58.481′ N, 98° 15.654′ W. Marker is in Fischer, Texas, in Comal County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 32, 0.2 miles east of Farm to Market Road 484, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located near the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12300 FM Road 32, Fischer TX 78623, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fischer Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Agricultural Society of Fischer (approx. half a mile away); Saint Mary's Help of Christians Catholic Church (approx. 8 miles away); Jacobs Well Cemetery (approx. 8.6 miles away); German Pioneers in Texas (approx. 8.7 miles away); Jacob's Well (approx. 9 miles away); Jacob's Well Natural Area (approx. 9.1 miles away); Startzville Community (approx. 9.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fischer.
Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2021
2. The Fischer Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2021
3. The entrance to the Fischer Cemetery and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
