Historic cemeteries in
Lavaca, Texas

Allen Cemetery Andrews Chapel Cemetery Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery Austin Cemetery Baursville Cemetery Bennett Cemetery Bila Hora Cemetery Bock Cemetery Breslau Cemetery Bright Cemetery Brown Chapel Cemetery Bunjus Cemetery Burkett Cemetery Charles & Johanna Pagel Family Cemetery Charlottenburg Cemetery City Cemetery Coleman Cemetery Eason Cemetery Elm Grove Cemetery Fuller Cemetery Geiger Cemetery Geiger Cemetery Haidusek Cemetery Harless Cemetery Hartt Cemetery Keilers Cemetery Klimitchek Cemetery Koerth Cemetery Matula Settlement Cemetery Mikeska Cemetery Miller Cemetery Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Mossy Grove Cemetery Mount Olive Cemetery New County Farm Cemetery New County Farm-Willing Workers Black Cemetery New Poor Farm Cemetery Oak Grove Cemetery Obelgoner Cemetery Old County Farm Cemetery Old Kinkler Cemetery Old Moulton Cemetery Old Sacred Heart Cemetery Pagel Settlement Cemetery Pilot Grove Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery Providence Cemetery Queen Of Peace Catholic Cemetery Redus Cemetery Restland Memorial Park Cemetery S.P.J.S.T. Velehrad Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery San Pedro Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Shimek Cemetery Shiner Cemetery Shiner Brethren Cemetery Shiner Cemetery Simpson Cemetery Smoothingiron Cemetery SPJST Moravia Cemetery SPJST Moulton Cemetery SPJST Shiner Cemetery St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Stratmann Cemetery Sweet Home Cemetery Sweet Home City Cemetery Turner Cemetery Unknnown (N Of Mossy Grove) Cemetery Unknown (BM424, NW Of Moulton) Cemetery Unknown (E Of Breslau) Cemetery Unknown (Good Hope Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Hallettsville) Cemetery Unknown (Hallettsville) Cemetery Unknown (Lissie) Cemetery Unknown (N Across From Vsetin) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Breslau) Cemetery Unknown (N Of Willow Spring Ch) Cemetery Unknown (NW Of Moulton) Cemetery Unknown (Salem Ch) Cemetery Unknown (St Marys Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Vsetin) Cemetery Unknown (Witting) Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Unknown Grave (Hwy 77, S Of Roadside Park At Big Rocky Creek) Cemetery Williams Cemetery Willow Creek Cemetery Willowsburg Cemetery Yellow Bank Cemetery
Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.
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Lavaca County, located in southeast Texas, has a rich and diverse history dating back to its settlement in the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Karankawa and Tonkawa people, who thrived off the land's natural resources. European settlement began in the 1820s, following the arrival of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists.

In 1846, Lavaca County was officially established by the Texas state legislature and was named after the Lavaca River, which runs through the area. The county quickly developed as a center for agriculture, with cotton becoming the primary cash crop. Many plantations were established, and slavery played a significant role in the local economy, impacting the social and cultural dynamics of the region.

During the Civil War, Lavaca County supported the Confederacy, with many of its residents volunteering for military service. The county experienced the effects of the war firsthand, including economic hardships and infrastructure damage. In the post-war years, the cotton industry faced several challenges, including the boll weevil infestation and the Great Depression, which led to a decline in agricultural dominance.

In the 20th century, Lavaca County transitioned into a more diversified economy, with the growth of oil and gas exploration. The discovery of oil in the early 1900s brought prosperity to the region, attracting new residents and businesses. Today, Lavaca County continues to be primarily rural with a strong agricultural heritage, while also benefiting from the contributions of the energy industry. The county's deep-rooted history and ongoing development make it a unique and historically significant part of Texas.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lavaca County, Texas.

  • 1846 - Lavaca County is established by the Texas legislature, carved out of parts of neighboring counties.
  • 1849 - The first county seat is established in Hallettsville.
  • 1852 - The oldest known courthouse in Lavaca County is built in Hallettsville.
  • 1856 - The county's first newspaper, the Lavaca Democrat, is founded.
  • 1861-1865 - Lavaca County residents support the Confederacy during the Civil War.
  • 1867 - St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the oldest continuously active Lutheran congregation in Texas, is established in Hallettsville.
  • 1873 - The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway extends its tracks into Lavaca County.
  • 1881 - A new courthouse is constructed in Hallettsville to replace the original courthouse.
  • 1922 - The area around Lavaca County experiences a significant oil boom, leading to increased economic activity.
  • 1936 - The current Lavaca County Courthouse, a Classical Revival-style building, is completed in Hallettsville.
  • 1942-1945 - Many Lavaca County residents serve in World War II.
  • 1997 - The Lavaca County Courthouse is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • 2010 - Lavaca County celebrates its 150th anniversary since its establishment.
  • 2018 - Lavaca County continues to be a predominantly rural area with a strong agricultural industry.