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

Riviera Cemetery

Photographed By Dave W, March 19, 2022

1. Riviera Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

This cemetery has served the residents of Riviera since early in the community's history. Riviera was established by Theodore F. Koch, an immigrant from the Netherlands. In 1907, he dedicated land for a burial ground, formally deeding the acreage to the newly formed Riviera Cemetery Association in 1910.

The earliest recorded burials are of Maudie Ethel Poteet and Wilson A. Myers, both of whom passed away in 1909. Other notable burials include community leaders, victims of flu and yellow fever outbreaks, and war veterans. The Riviera Cemetery Association cares for the historic burial ground. The site continues to serve Riviera as an important reminder of area pioneers.

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13900.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 27° 18.195′ N, 97° 49.052′ W. Marker is in Riviera, Texas, in Kleberg County. Marker is on Cemetery Road, 0.3 miles north of State Highway 285, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riviera TX 78379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Burial Ground (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Raid From Camp Boveda

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Riviera United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); 1766 Exploration of Diego Ortiz Parilla (approx. 3½ miles away); U.S. Army March to Rio Grande, 1846 (approx. 3½ miles away); Riviera - 1687 (approx. 5.8 miles away); Kenedy County (approx. 5.8 miles away); Kenedy County Courthouse Construction (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riviera.

Photographed By Dave W, March 19, 2022

2. Riviera Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.