Historic cemeteries in
Bexar, Texas

Agnes Hurst Cemetery Agudas Achim Cemetery Agudas Achim Cemetery Alamo Masonic Lodge Cemetery Anchor Masonic Cemetery Anderlitch Cemetery Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery Arciniega Cemetery Arnold Cemetery Arocha Cemetery Atlgelt Cemetery Bacon-Beckmann Cemetery Barker Cemetery Barney Williams Cemetery Beacon Light Masonic Lodge No. 50 Cemetery Becker Cemetery Beltran & Cannon Cemetery Benko Family Cemetery Bexar Cemetery Black Hill Cemetery Bluebonnet Cemetery Borrego Cemetery Bueche Cemetery C. L. Trevino Cemetery Calvary Cemetery Cantu Cemetery Carranza Cemetery Cemeterio Del Carmen Cemetery Cepeda Cemetery Cheney Cemetery Cholera Burials Cemetery City Cemetery #4 City Cemetery #6 City Cemetery No. 1 City Cemetery No. 2 City Cemetery No. 3 City Cemetery No. 5 City/Milam Park Cemetery Classen Cemetery Classen-Beyer Cemetery Classen-Steubing Cemetery Coker Cemetery Coloniel Chapel Hill Cemetery Confederate Cemetery Cordi Marian Villa Cemetery Cover Cemetery Crown Of Life Cemetery Davenport Cemetery Deats Cemetery Delgado Cemetery Delgado Cemetery Dignowity Cemetery Dullnig Family Cemetery East Mt. Calm Cemetery Eastview Cemetery Eisenhauer Cemetery Elmendorf Cemetery Englemann Cemetery Espada Cemetery Eucalyptus Cemetery Evers Cemetery First Memorial Cemetery Fischer Cemetery Fischer Schertz Cemetery Flores Cemetery Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Fritz Koch Cemetery Fromme Cemetery Funari Cemetery Gates Of Heaven Cemetery George Cemetery Gerfers Cemetery German Lutheran Cemetery Gonzales Cemetery Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery Griffin Cemetery Groenke Cemetery Grote Cemetery Harbardier Cemetery Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Cemetery Heickman Cemetery Heidemann Family Cemetery Heidemann-Moreau Cemetery Heimsath Cemetery Heirs Of Georg Heinrich Buchsenschutaz Family Cemetery Helotes Catholic Cemetery Helotes Lutheran Cemetery Herman Vogel Cemetery Hermann Son's Cemetery Hermann Sons Cemetery Hermann Sons Converse Cemetery Hernandez Cemetery Herritage Cemetery Hockley Cemetery Holbrecht Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery Holy Spirit & Mary Immaculate Cemetery Hooker Cemetery Huebner Cemetery Hunt Lane Cemetery Hutcheson Cemetery Incarnate Word Cemetery John Shock Shely Cemetery Jopperwein Mexican Cemetery Juan Moras Cemetery Kempin Cemetery Kerr Cemetery Kielman Cemetery Kincaid Family Cemetery Klemcke Cemetery Knights Of Pythias Cemetery Koch Cemetery La Cerca Cemetery Las Perlas/Griego-Rodríguez Cemetery Lee Cemetery Leesch-Uecker Cemetery Lessing Cemetery Lieck Cemetery Locke Hill Cemetery Lona China Cemetery Lorant-Lorenz Cemetery Madla Cemetery Mann Road Cemetery Marianist. Society Of Mary Cemetery Martinez Cemetery McCulloch Cemetery Meadowlawn Cemetery Memorial Park Cemetery Menchaca Cemetery Menchaca-Robles Cemetery Mission Burial North Cemetery Mission Burial Retama Cemetery Mission Funeral Park Cemetery Missionary Servants St. Anthony Cemetery Mitchell-Mauermann Cemetery Moore-Pardue Cemetery Morales-Lee Cemetery Mount Olive Cemetery Nat Lewis Plot And Mausoleum Cemetery Oak Island Cemetery Oakley Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery Oblate Cemetery Obst Cemetery Odd Fellows Cemetery Orden Caballeros De America Memorial Park Cemetery Our Lady Of Perpetual Help #1 Cemetery Our Lady Of Pertual Help Cemetery Our Lady Of The Lake Convent Cemetery Panteon De Guadalupe Cemetery Perez Ranch Cemetery And Chapel Perrin Cemetery Pitman Cemetery Rambie-Lewis Cemetery Ramble Grove Cemetery Ray Bon Cemetery Rittiman Addition Cemetery Rodfei Shalom Cemetery Romple Cemetery Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery Salado Cemetery Salem Cemetery San Antonio Lodge No. 1 Cemetery San Antonio National Cemetery San Fernando Cem No 1 Cemetery San Fernando Cem No 2 Cemetery San Isidro Cemetery San Jose Cemetery San Jose Burial Park Cemetery San Juan Cemetery San Lorenzo Panteon Cemetery San Pedro Cemetery Schulmeier Cemetery Seidenschnur Cemetery Sisters Of Sacred Heart Cemetery Sociedad MutualistaSociedad Mutualista Cemetery St Pauls Cemetery St. Anne-Southton Cemetery St. Anthony Cemetery St. Elmo Lodge #25 Cemetery St. Hedwig Cemetery St. Jerome Cemetery St. John Lutheran Cemetery St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery St. Joseph's Society Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery St. Patrick Cemetery St. Peter Claver Catholic Cemetery Stapper Cemetery Stinson #1 Cemetery Stinson #2 Cemetery Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Tampke Cemetery Temple Beth El Cemetery Temple Beth-El Cemetery Topperwein Cemetery Tripp Cemetery United Brothers Of Friendship Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (Chimenea Creek) Cemetery Unknown (E Of Sunset Memorial Park Cem) Cemetery Unknown Grave (Culebra Creek NE Of Zachary School) Cemetery Unknown Grave (NE Helotes Creek) Cemetery Unknown Name Cemetery Unknown Name Cemetery Unknown Name Cemetery Unnamed Cemetery Voges Cemetery Vogt (North Of Borgfeld Rd) Cemetery West Mt. Calm Cemetery Wetmore Community Cemetery Wheeler Cemetery Winters-Jackson-Anthony-Wilburn Cemetery Woodland Cassin Cemetery
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Bexar County, Texas, holds a significant place in the history of the Lone Star State. Native American tribes thrived in the region for centuries before the arrival of European explorers. In 1718, the Spanish established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, known as the Alamo, which became a symbol of Texas' fight for independence. The area came under Mexican control after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

During the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo took place, where a small group of Texan defenders valiantly fought against Mexican forces. Although the defenders ultimately lost, their bravery and sacrifice galvanized the Texan cause. Soon after, the Republic of Texas was established, and Bexar County was officially created in 1837, named after San Antonio de Béxar.

Bexar County played a vital role in the westward expansion of the United States. It became part of the United States when Texas joined as the 28th state in 1845. The county saw significant growth with the construction of railroads, the establishment of military bases like Fort Sam Houston, and the influx of European immigrants. In 1968, HemisFair '68 brought international attention to the county, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and attracting visitors from around the world. Today, Bexar County is known for its vibrant tourism industry, robust military presence, renowned healthcare institutions, and prestigious educational establishments.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Bexar County, Texas.

  • Pre-19th Century: The region that would become Bexar County was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Coahuiltecan and Lipan Apache.

  • 1718: The Spanish established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, known today as the Alamo, in what is now downtown San Antonio. This marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the area.

  • 1821: Mexico gained independence from Spain, and the region came under Mexican control.

  • 1836: The Battle of the Alamo took place during the Texas Revolution, where a small group of Texan defenders fought against Mexican forces. Though the defenders were ultimately defeated, their resistance became a symbol of Texas independence.

  • 1837: The Republic of Texas officially established Bexar County, naming it after San Antonio de Béxar, the former Spanish name for the area.

  • 1845: Texas joined the United States as the 28th state.

  • 1861-1865: During the American Civil War, Bexar County remained part of the Confederacy.

  • Late 19th-early 20th century: The county saw growth and development with the expansion of railroads, the establishment of military bases like Fort Sam Houston, and the arrival of European immigrants.

  • 1968: HemisFair '68, a world's fair, was held in San Antonio, bringing national and international attention to the city and the county.