Details for Campo Santo

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5025000689

Data

Marker Number 689
Atlas Number 5025000689
Marker Title Campo Santo
Index Entry Campo Santo
Address
City Skidmore
County Bee
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes cemetery
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 5.5 mi.E on county road, at Campo Santo Cemetery At campo Santo Cemetery, from Skidmore, take county road about 5.5 mi.east; private property-no access.
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Situated on headright of an 1829 settler, Jeremiah O'Toole, from New York. The isolated oak log home of O'Toole stood on San Patricio-La Bahia road; his family fled repeatedly from Indians or invading armies. In time other pioneers built homes nearby in Corrigan settlement (named for O'Toole's son-in-law). Community is now extinct. Ten acres were donated in 1871 by Ellen O'Toole Corrigan and brother, Martin, as site for Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (now razed) and grounds. This cemetery is a reminder of the courageous pioneer settlers. (1971)