Floresville in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Garza-Valadez Cemetery
Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
1. Garza-Valadez Cemetery Marker
This burial ground is one of three that served the Old Lodi Settlement. Most of the individuals interred here were Texans of Mexican descent. The oldest known burial is of Polonio Garcia, who died in 1883, though there may be earlier interments. Others buried here include Civil War veteran Juan de la Garza, and World War I veterans Vicente Garza and Jesus Valdez. The cemetery features crosses, grave slabs, spanish language inscriptions and an enclosure made of red bricks similar to those used in building the Wilson County Courthouse. Today, the cemetery remains active and continues as a reminder of the area’s pioneering Hispanic community.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15903.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 29° 8.818′ N, 98° 10.137′ W. Marker is in Floresville, Texas, in Wilson County. Marker is on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 4th St, Floresville TX 78114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cemetery of Canary Islanders (approx. 0.6 miles away); de la Zerda Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Near Site of Lodi Ferry (approx. 0.7 miles
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Photographed By Dave W, March 23, 2022
2. Garza-Valadez Cemetery Marker
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