Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Masonic Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, November 29, 2021

1. Masonic Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The Gonzales Masonic Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M., chartered January 1847, purchased 11 acres here for use as a cemetery in 1849, adding to the property in 1903. Two graves, those of Calligula Walker (d. 1846) and Allen Walker (d. 1848), predate the lodge's ownership of the site. Since that time, notable burials include those of Texas Revolution veterans Jesse Davis, Edward Dickinson, Charles Mason, William Mathews, Eli Mitchell, Thomas Polk, Andrew Ponton and Amasa Turner. Others buried here include three men who served as Texas Masonic Grand Masters - J.F. Miller, B.R. Abernethy and W.M. Fly - as well as prominent local businessmen.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12861.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1847.

Location. 29° 30.559′ N, 97° 27.428′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street, on the left when traveling west on Knight Street. The marker

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is located at the entrance to the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Knight Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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: In Honor of the Men of Gonzales High School (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Masonic Cemetery Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Amasa Turner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Thomas Polk (about 400 feet away); William A. Matthews (about 400 feet away); Charles Mason (about 500 feet away); Jesse Kencheloe Davis (about 600 feet away); In Memory of Andrew Ponton (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

The entrance to the Masonic Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 29, 2021

2. The entrance to the Masonic Cemetery and Marker

The Masonic Cemetery Marker is on the left of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 29, 2021

3. The Masonic Cemetery Marker is on the left of the markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.