Floresville in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
de la Zerda Cemetery
Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
1. de la Zerda Cemetery Marker
This cemetery, located on the high east bank of the San Antonio River, served residents of the trading community of Lodi, which declined in the 20th century. Nemencio de la Zerda, Sr., born in San Antonio in 1808, was a rancher, businessman and former soldier under Juan Seguin. He purchased this land in 1839. The earliest burial in the cemetery dates to 1877, though it is believed there are earlier unmarked graves. One notable burial is that of Benito Lopez, a prominent Lodi and Floresville business owner. This burial ground features interior fencing and Spanish language grave markers. The cemetery chronicles the lives of early pioneers of the Mexican American community of Lodi.Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13915.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 29° 8.355′ N, 98° 10.528′ W. Marker is in Floresville, Texas, in Wilson County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Near Site of Lodi Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Garza-Valadez Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of Old Town: Lodi (approx. 0.7 miles away); White House Café and Saloon (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Floresville (approx. 1.1 miles away); Floresville United Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cemetery of Canary Islanders (approx. 1.1 miles away); Captain Will Wright (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floresville.
Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
2. de la Zerda Cemetery Marker
Seen next to the 'Near Site of Lodi Ferry' marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
