Upper Yorktown Cemetery
Upper Yorktown Cemetery In 1872, Ann Friar (1802-1899) formally established Upper Yorktown (Friar) Cemetery, where her husband, rancher-businessman Daniel Boone Friar (1800-1858), local masons and others were interred. In 1949, Barbara Respondek (1882-1949) donated one acre to the east for African-American residents, adding to its diverse Anglo, German and Hispanic origins. Noted burials include: Friar family members; 1876 feud victims Dr. Philip Brassell (b. 1827) and son, George (b.1855); settlers Gotlieb (1790-1867) and Marie (1790-1869) Heissig; Union sailor Timothy Sullivan (1836-1909); and numerous war veterans and local pioneers. Historic Texas Cemetery-2001
28.9970° N, 97.5039° W
Where to Find It
east off FM 240 (N. Riedel St. in Yorktown), beyond 13th St. Highway sign indicates cemetery on edge of city, northern limits.
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi S Co-Founders of Yorktown: John York_Charles Eckhardt Yorktown
- 1.1 mi SW Union Veteran 2nd. Lt. Adolph Strieber Yorktown
- 1.1 mi S C. Eckhardt & Sons Building Yorktown
- 1.1 mi SE De Witt County Yorktown
- 1.1 mi SE Yorktown Yorktown
- 1.5 mi SE Holy Cross Catholic Church Yorktown