Historic Cemetery

Loma Blanca Cemetery

Bruni, Texas 78344
Location: Driving Directions:From SH 359 in Bruni, go 11.5 miles north on FM 2050. Turn left at private, gated driveway and go 0.2 mile following driveway west and then north behind ranch complex. Cemetery is at northwest corner of complex.This cemetery is moderately endangered. It is a map feature, but it located on private property with no public access or signage. The cemetery is active, and selected sections are maintained. The cemetery is partly fenced, and livestock graze freely in the cemetery. Many of the cemetery features are damaged, fallen, or leaning. Much of the disturbance appears to be the result of livestock. Cemetery features include concrete curbing, grave slabs, locally cast concrete markers, metal funeral markers, and abundant floral decorations. Several of the graves appear to be intentionally mounded.

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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