Historic Cemetery

Kohlenberg Cemetery

a.k.a. Heinrich Friederick Kohlenberg Cemetery

New Braunfels, Texas
Location: From intersection of TX 46 & IH 35, take TX 46 east toward Seguin for 0.25 miles to FM 1101. Turn left onto FM 1101 for 3.3 miles to Holcan Dr (just across Alligator Creek) on left. Proceed to turnaround at end of Holcan Dr. The cemetery is located 0.25 miles WNW at the western fence of this property. No discernible roads; private property, must have permission to cross field. (2018).
Graves: 6 (1880 to 1928)
Size: 20 feet by 20 feet

Source: Comal County Genealogy Society; Rootsweb; THC records

To address the problem of cemetery destruction and to record as many cemeteries as possible, the Texas Historical Commission offers the Historic Texas Cemetery designation.

The Historic Texas Cemetery designation was developed in 1998 to help protect historic cemeteries by recording cemetery boundaries in county deed records to alert present and future owners of land adjacent to the cemetery of its existence. Every county in Texas has at least one cemetery designated as a Historic Texas Cemetery through this program. The HTC designation is the first step toward preservation of a historic cemetery.

A cemetery is eligible for designation if it is at least 50 years old and is deemed worthy of recognition for its historical associations. The very nature of a cemetery being a landmark of a family’s or community’s presence is considered to validate the criteria of historical associations. Any individual, organization, or agency may submit a request for designation.

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