Historic cemeteries in
Wilson, Texas

Baker Cemetery Baldez Cemetery Barrett Family Cemetery Beall Cemetery Billimek Cemetery Bird Cemetery Black Hill Plot Cemetery Brenkoeters Ranch Burial Cemetery Brigh Cemetery Britton-Robinson Cemetery Brooks Ranch Cemetery Burrow Grave(s) Cemetery C.H. Albert Farm Cemetery Campos Grave Cemetery Canada Verde Cemetery Canary Islander Cemetery Clay Grave Cemetery Coughran Cemetery Cruse Cemetery De La Zerda Cemetery De Marmolejo Cemetery Deagen Grave Cemetery Demmer Cemetery Denhawken Cemetery Descanso Delon Pereguins Cemetery Dewees Cemetery Doege Twins Farm Cemetery Doisedo Colony Cemetery Eceleto Cemetery Edwards-Yates Cemetery Elmo Spruce Orphanage And Cemetery Fairview Cemetery Fatheree Family Cemetery Floreno Ranch Cemetery Floresville Catholic Cemetery Floresville City Cemetery Franklin Cemetery Garza-Valdez Cemetery Grass Pond Cemetery #1 Grass Pond Cemetery #2 Graytown Cemetery Green School House Cemetery Gutz Cemetery Harper Cemetery Hollcum Cemetery Holstein Cemetery House Cemetery Hull Ranch Grave Cemetery Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Jaescke Farm Cemetery Jansiks Farm Grave Cemetery Joe Estrada Cemetery Johns Family Cemetery Keilmann Cemetery Kicaster Cemetery Kolenda Cemetery Konsos Cemetery Koschuisko Catholic Cemetery Leach Cemetery Lennie Cemetery Lilly Grove Cemetry Cemetery Loire Cemetery Marcelina Cemetery Medina Ranch Cemetery Montoya Cemetery Negro Slave Grave Cemetery Neyland Cemetery Nockenut Cemetery Old Bartlett Cemetery Old Cone Cemetery Old Saspamco Cemetery Old Wheeler Cemetery Palm Cemetery Pearce-Maxwell Cemetery Pena Cemetery Perez Grave Cemetery Picosa-Martinez #2 Cemetery Pleasant Valley Cemetery Polley Cemetery Poth Assembly Of God Cemetery Poth Catholic Cemetery Poth Lutheran Cemetery Power Grave Cemetery Rector Chapel Cemetery Reyes Cemetery Richter Cemetery Roberson Family Cemetery #1 Roberson Family Cemetery #2 Roley Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery Sample Cemetery Saspamco Catholic Cemetery Sauceda Cemetery Sauceda Cemetrey Cemetery Shely Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Solello Cemetery St Anns Cemetery Steele Branch Cemetery Stephenson Cemetery Stockdale Catholic Church Cemetery Stockdale City Cemetery Sutherland Springs Cemetery Thornton Ranch Cemetery Three Oaks Cemetery Trial Family Cemetery Union Valley Cemetery Unity Cemetery Unknown (E Of Lutheran Cem) Cemetery Unknown Cemetery #2 Unknown Cemetery #3 Unknown Graves Cemetery Valdez Cemetery Vollrath Cemetery Walker-Edwards Cemetery Wheeler Family Cemetery Wyatt Cemetery Ximeniz Cemetery Zion Fair Baptist Cemetery
Texas has been a major oil-producing state for over a century. The first big oil discovery in Texas was the Spindletop field near Beaumont in 1901, which set off a massive oil boom that transformed the state's economy and made Texas one of the wealthiest states in the country.
Wilson County, Texas, located in the southern part of the state, has a rich history that reaches back to early Native American settlements. The Karankawa tribe was the first known inhabitants of the area, living off the abundant natural resources the region had to offer. The arrival of Spanish explorers in the 18th century brought about significant changes in the area.

In the early 1800s, the region that is now Wilson County was part of the DeWitt Colony, a settlement established by Green DeWitt. The area played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution, with the Battle of Refugio taking place nearby in 1836. As the conflict between Texas colonists and Mexican forces raged on, the region became a hotbed of activity and witnessed significant military actions.

Wilson County was officially established in 1860, named in honor of James Charles Wilson, a Texas state legislator who fought in the battle of San Jacinto. The county experienced rapid growth in the 19th century due to the establishment of ranching and farming communities. Cattle ranching became a prominent industry, and the arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s further boosted economic development.

The county faced challenges in the 20th century, including the Great Depression, which resulted in a decline in agricultural productivity. However, the discovery of oil and gas reserves brought renewed economic prosperity to the area. Today, Wilson County is known for its diverse economy, which includes agriculture, oil and gas production, and manufacturing. The region has preserved much of its historical heritage and continues to celebrate its unique cultural and historical significance.

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

  • February 13, 1854 - Wilson County established by the Texas legislature
  • 1856 - County seat established in Floresville
  • Late 1800s - Growth in agriculture sector, primarily cotton farming
  • 1902 - Construction of the Wilson County Courthouse completed
  • 1930s - Economic decline due to the Great Depression
  • 1940s - World War II leads to increased military presence in the area
  • Mid-1960s - Oil and gas production becomes a significant industry
  • 1970s - Growth in population and expansion of Floresville
  • 1998 - The Floresville Peanut Festival established
  • 2010 - Rapid population growth and increased development