Bayside in Refugio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old St. Mary's Cemetery
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2022
1. Old St. Mary's Cemetery Marker
Joseph F. Smith, Nephew of Texas' provisional governor Henry Smith, founded the town of St. Mary's in 1857. Ten acres were set aside for this burial ground, in which the earliest marked grave is dated 1860. The cemetery served the thriving community until an 1886 storm destroyed business and homes, causing residents to move away. In 1909, with the return of land development to the area, the cemetery was again used. The burial site of war veterans and pioneer area settlers, the cemetery serves as a reminder of the important early coastal town of St. Mary's.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3803.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 28° 6.992′ N, 97° 12.348′ W. Marker is in Bayside, Texas, in Refugio County. It is on Bayside Cemetary Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bayside Cemetary Rd, Woodsboro TX 78393, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Howland Wood and Nancy Clark Wood House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site of the Town of Cσpano (approx. 1.8 miles away); Birthplace of Clara Driscoll
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Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2022
2. Old St. Mary's Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026
3. Old St. Mary's Cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 1,530 times since then and 141 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 3. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
