Castroville in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Louis Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, March 1, 2022
1. St. Louis Cemetery Marker
This cemetery has, served the Parish of St. Louis Catholic Church since the founding of Castroville in 1844. The original burial ground is outlined by the stone wall, which was built in 1860. The earliest marked grave is that of Katharina Haldy (d.1849), who had migrated to Texas two years earlier. Also buried here is Amelia Castro (d.1871), the wife of Henry Castro, who founded the town. The marble and granite altar was dedicated in 1951. An annual prayer service and mass is conducted here each November 2, in honor of All Souls' Day.Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5052.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1844.
Location. 29° 20.978′ N, 98° 53.134′ W. Marker is in Castroville, Texas, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Paris Street, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the St. Louis Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, March 1, 2022
2. St. Louis Cemetery Marker
On the right of the two markers
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cross Hill (here, next to this marker); Ihnken Family Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lest We Forget!!! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joe and Gertrude Hoog (approx. 0.4 miles away); Renken Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moye (approx. half a mile away); Indian History in These Hills (approx. half a mile away); F. Xavier Schmidt House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castroville.
Also see . . . Castro, Henri (1786–1865). In 1813 Castro married a wealthy widow, Amelia Mathias, who brought him a dowry of 50,000 francs. (Submitted on March 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, March 1, 2022
3. St. Louis Cemetery entrance and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
