Historic cemeteries in
Kendall, Texas

Albert & Emma Ammann Cemetery Algueseva Family Cemetery August Bierman Cemetery Balch-Beal-Dorsett-Hunnam-Rainey Cemetery Beck-Kuebel Cemetery Bergman Cemetery Beseler Cemetery Bindseil (Givens) Cemetery Boerne Cemetery Brownsboro Cemetery Carl & Katharian Nee Fries Schuetz Cemetery Charles Cole Cemetery Charlie Rust Cemetery Cole-Hugman Cemetery Comfort Cemetery Curry Creek Road Grave Cemetery Dantziger (cremated Remains) Cemetery Edge Cemetery Elizabeth Geissler Cemetery Friedrich Gass Cemetery Georg Cemetery Gertrude Stribling Cemetery Haag Cemetery Heinrich Wenzel Cemetery Henderson Graves Cemetery Henderson Graves Cemetery Henry Magers Sr. Grave Cemetery Henry Marion Smith Cemetery Herbst-Patton Cemetery Holy Angels Cemetery Howard Cemetery Insall Cemetery Joann Scherz Cemetery Jones Cemetery Kasten Cemetery Kathrin Rain & 6 Unknown Graves Cemetery Kneupper Cemetery Lawhon (Syring) Cemetery Leistikow Cemetery Marquardt Cemetery Marquardt-Seidensticker Cemetery Mary Isabel Kroskey Grave Cemetery Meckel Cemetery Nicholas Zink Cemetery Oda Fisher & Louisa Von Behr Cemetery Oelkers Cemetery Old Nichols Cemetery Patton (Upper Cibilo Community) Cemetery Phillip Cemetery Prassel Cemetery #1 Reinhardt Grave Cemetery Richter Cemetery Schmidt #2 Cemetery Schmidt Cemetery Schuchardt Cemetery #2 Schwarz Cemetery Short Cemetery Sisterdale Cemetery Smith Cemetery Straus Cemetery Surber-Bishop Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (E Of Community Center) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Bear Creek) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Sisterdale) Cemetery Unknown (Welfare) Cemetery Unknown (Werner Creek) Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Grave (Ranzau Rd Off Hwy 474; E Jacobs Creek) Cemetery Unknown Grave (S Of Sisterdale) Cemetery Wasp Creek Cemetery Wenzel-Menchaca Cemetery William (Willie) Hughes Cemetery Willke Cemetery Wren Cemetery Zoeller Cemetery
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Kendall County, Texas, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1862. Named after George Wilkins Kendall, a journalist and sheep rancher, the county was initially settled by German immigrants who were drawn to the area for its fertile land and abundant water sources.

The early settlers of Kendall County were primarily farmers and ranchers, taking advantage of the region's favorable climate and ample natural resources. They developed a thriving agricultural industry, cultivating crops such as cotton, corn, and wheat, as well as raising livestock such as cattle and sheep. The county's first city, Boerne, was founded in 1852 and quickly became a hub of commerce and trade.

In the late 1800s, Kendall County experienced a period of growth and prosperity, with the arrival of the railroad in 1887 spurring further development. The railroad brought new opportunities for transportation and trade, connecting Kendall County to larger cities and markets. This led to an expansion of industries such as ranching, farming, and mining, as well as the establishment of new businesses and services.

Over the years, Kendall County has preserved its historical heritage through the preservation of historic buildings and landmarks. Many historic sites, such as the Kendall County Courthouse and the Agricultural Heritage Museum, offer visitors a glimpse into the county's past. Today, Kendall County continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its scenic beauty, diverse outdoor activities, and a rich cultural heritage.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Kendall County, Texas.

  • 1856: Kendall County established from parts of Blanco, Comal, and Kerr counties.
  • 1857: The county seat is designated as Boerne.
  • 1861-1865: Kendall County residents serve in the Civil War.
  • 1870: First public school is established in Boerne.
  • 1872: The Boerne Village Band, the oldest continuously active German band in the world, is formed.
  • 1881: The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway extends to Boerne.
  • 1890: Electric lights are installed in Boerne.
  • 1930s: The Great Depression affects the county's agriculture-dependent economy.
  • 1987: The Cibolo Nature Center is established in Boerne.
  • 2007: Kendall County celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary.