Historic cemeteries in
Starr, Texas

Agua Dulce Cemetery Alcazar Graves Cemetery Arturo De La Garza Family Cemetery Buena Vista Cemetery Cantu Cemetery Catholic Cemetery Celedino Garcia Cemetery Chapeno Cemetery Coyote Cemetery Cruz Cemetery Delia Rodriguez Memorial Cemetery Domingo Alvarez Cemetery E.A.G. Gravesite Cemetery El Sauz Cemetery Elizondo Cemetery Francisco Montalvo Jr. Gravesite Cemetery Fronton Cemetery Garciasville Cemetery Garza Cemetery Gerardo Guerra Gravesite Cemetery Gonzales Cemetery Guerra, Nicasio Family Cemetery Hilario Alvarado Sr. Memorial Cemetery Huisache Cemetery Joseph Lopez -Sal Colorad Ranch (La Gloria) Cemetery Juarez Cemetery La Casita Cemetery La Gloria Cemetery La Paz Cemetery La Puerta-Dreamland Cemetery La Reforma Cemetery La Victoria Cemetery Las Escobas Ranch Cemetery Las Islas Ranch Grave Cemetery Las Islas Ranch Grave #2 Cemetery Longoria Cemetery Lopez Cemetery Lopez Cemetery Los Arrierous Cemetery Los Barreras Cemetery Los Garzas Cemetery Los Saenz Cemetery Los Velas Cemetery Los Velas Soldier's Cemetery Montalvo Cemetery Naranja Cemetery Natividad Villarreal Cemetery New Fronton Cemetery Niceforo Pena Memorial Cemetery Nieves Garza Sr. Cemetery Old La Reforma Cemetery Old Rio Grande City Cemetery Old Santa Elena Cemetery Olivares Cemetery Olmos Cemetery Pena Cemetery Peña (Pena) Cemetery Queen Of Peace Memorial Park Cemetery Rafael Pena Cemetery Rancho Viejo Cemetery Requenez Cemetery Rodriguez Cemetery Rojas Cemetery Roma City Cemetery Ruben Solis Cemetery Saenz Cemetery Saenz Cemetery Saenz Cemetery Salineno Cemetery San Antonio De Escobares Cemetery San Blas Cemetery San Carlos Cemetery San Isidro Cemetery San Jose Cemetery San Vicente Cemetery Santa Anna Cemetery Santa Catarina Cemetery Santa Cruz Cemetery Santa Elena Cemetery Santa Maria Cemetery Santa Rosa Ranch Cemetery Soledad Cemetery Solizes Cemetery St. John Cemetery Tangue Allegre Cemetery Taurino Laurel Memorial Cemetery Trevino Cemetery Trevino Cemetery Una De Gato Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (FM 2294 SW Of Delmita) Cemetery Unknown (FM 2294 SW Of Delmita) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Soledad Cemetery) Unknown (SE Of Soledad Cemetery) Unknown Cemetery (Arroyo De Los Mudos) Unknown Cemetery (Hwy 1017) Unknown Cemetery (Hwy 83) Unknown Cemetery (NE La Gloria) Unknown Cemetery (NW La Gloria) Unknown Cemetery (S. Arkansas City) Unknown Cemetery (S. Hwy 83) Unknown Cemetery (S. San Isidro) Unknown Cemetery (SW Santa Elena) Unknown Cemetery Oseph Lopez Rd -Sal Colorad Ranch (La Gloria) Unknown Grave (N. Los Garzas) Cemetery Villarreal Cemetery
The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Starr County is located in the southwestern part of Texas, near the Mexican border. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, such as the Caddo, Coahuiltecan, and Lipan Apache, before being colonized by European explorers. In the late 1700s, Spanish settlers arrived in the region and established several ranches and missions.

During the 19th century, Starr County played a significant role in the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War. It was a site of numerous conflicts between Texan settlers and Mexican forces, leading to the establishment of Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City as a means of protection. The county was officially created in 1848, named after James Harper Starr, the Secretary of the Treasury under the Republic of Texas.

Farming and ranching became the primary economic activities in Starr County during the 20th century. The introduction of irrigation systems in the early 1900s allowed for the cultivation of citrus fruits, vegetables, and cotton. The county also became known for its cattle ranches and oil production. However, the region faced challenges, including droughts, economic fluctuations, and the impact of the Mexican Revolution.

In recent years, Starr County has experienced population growth and development, with advancements in education, healthcare, and transportation infrastructure. The area continues to rely on agriculture and ranching, as well as tourism from visitors interested in its historical and cultural heritage. Despite its location near the border, Starr County maintains a strong sense of community and remains an important part of Texas' history.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Starr County, Texas.

  • 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War and brings the area under US control.
  • 1849: Starr County is established by the Texas legislature.
  • 1850s: The county experiences a surge in population due to the ranching and farming opportunities in the area.
  • 1861: Texas secedes from the Union, and Starr County supports the Confederacy during the Civil War.
  • 1865: Civil War ends, and Starr County is reintegrated into the Union.
  • 1870s-1880s: The county's economy grows with the expansion of the railroad and the arrival of new settlers.
  • 1900: A devastating hurricane hits the region, causing significant damage and loss of life.
  • 1919: Oil is discovered in the county, leading to the development of oil fields and boosting the local economy.
  • 1930s: The Great Depression impacts the county, causing economic hardships for many residents.
  • 1960s: The Chicano Movement gains momentum in Starr County, advocating for equal rights and social change for Mexican Americans.
  • 1990s: Maquiladoras (border factories) become an important part of the county's economy, providing employment opportunities.