San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cemetery Chapel

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2021

1. Cemetery Chapel Marker

Inscription. This cemetery is located on a ten-acre tract of land sold by Judy and Shadrach Dixon to the San Marcos Cemetery Association in 1876. Built about 1890, this carpenter Gothic chapel has been the scene of many funerals and memorial services over the years, including those of Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I veterans. Of board and batten construction, it features a cruciform plan and Gothic arched openings.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1983

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10321.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 29° 53.211′ N, 97° 57.455′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of Chapel Way and Evening Star, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Way. The marker is located next to the front door of the Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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 walking distance of this marker: San Marcos Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Peter Cavanaugh Woods (a few steps from

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this marker); a different marker also named San Marcos Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Marcos Cemetery Memorial (about 700 feet away); George Henry Talmadge Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert Hixon Belvin Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); O.T. Brown Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Belvin Street Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2021

2. Cemetery Chapel Marker

The view of the Cemetery Chapel and Marker from the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2021

3. The view of the Cemetery Chapel and Marker from the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.