Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Italian Vault
The vault provides space for twelve crypts. It served as a permanent or temporary resting place for more than 70 deceased members until burial could take place in the cemetery. A number of Italian immigrants are interred in plots surrounding the mausoleum. Buried in this cemetery are Captain Clemente Nicolini, a member of the original vault building committee and a former Italian consulate who aided many immigrants; and Gioacchino Cassara, the first president of the Italian Benevolent Society. The vault also was used by members of the later organized Italian society, Stella d'Italia, and finally by the Sons of Italy.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1992
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7497.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 29° 16.357′ N, 94° 49.818′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from 65th Street near Oleander Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located in the southeast section of Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2506 65th Street, Galveston TX 77551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valentine T. Dalton (within shouting distance of this marker); Greek Orthodox Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Tennant Austin (approx. ¼ mile away); The Rev. Henry P. Young (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rosewood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Site of David G. Burnet (1788-1870) (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Rosewood Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Ducky's Beach" (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Also see . . . Calvary Catholic Cemetery. (Submitted on November 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Additional keywords. Italian American
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.