Old St. Mary's Cemetery
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. (1983)
28.1170° N, 97.2057° W
Where to Find It
From Bayside, FM 136 north about 1 mi. then Cemetery Drive east about .5 mi.
Nearby Markers
- 1.8 mi S John Howland Wood and Nancy Clark Wood House Bayside
- 1.8 mi S Birthplace of Clara Driscoll Bayside
- 1.8 mi S Site of the Town of Copano Bayside
- 8.6 mi S Rincon Ranch Gregory
- 8.6 mi SE Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club Rockport
- 8.8 mi SE Mc Lester Family Cemetery Rockport