Historic Cemetery

E.A.G. Gravesite Cemetery

Texas
Location: Driving Directions:Going north on FM 755, the gravesite is located approx. 2.0 miles north of FM 2294/FM 755 junction, on right (east) side of road, 55 ft. north of Aurelio Garza Rd.This grave is a map feature, and it is located adjacent to a public road. However, it is located on private property, and there are no signs posted. The grave does not appear to be maintained. It is located in a cultivated field and is threatened by routine plowing and related agricultural activities. The grave marker is a locally cast, concrete cross, which is damaged. The inscription on the cross reads:E. A. GMurio 30 Abril 1955Nacio Nov 14, 1919"Dedican sus Deudos"Due to heavy vegetation along the fence row, the marker was not clearly visible from the FM 755.

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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