Harlingen in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Harlingen Cemetery
This cemetery originally was divided into sections for babies, Blacks, Anglos, and Hispanics. These divisions have not been utilized since the cemetery was deeded to the city of Harlingen in 1947 but tombstone designs and grave decorations still reflect diverse cultural influences.
Leaders of the community that have been buried here include James Lockhart (d.1912), the town's first postmaster; Horace Johnson (d. 1928), a Cameron County Deputy Sheriff, and Daniel L. Hinojosa (d. 1932), a Texas Ranger. The cemetery serves as a reminder of the surrounding community's rich heritage.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2381.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 26° 10.758′ N, 97° 42.089′ W. Marker is in Harlingen, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South F Street and West Garfield Avenue. The marker is located at the western section of the cemetery along the cemetery road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 S F St, Harlingen TX 78550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Harlingen (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Harlingen (approx. 0.8 miles away); Planters State Bank (approx. one mile away); First United Methodist Church of Harlingen (approx. one mile away); Lozano Plaza (approx. one mile away); Original Sam Houston School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Iraqi D-20 152mm Howitzer (approx. 3.7 miles away); Getsemani Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harlingen.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.