Details for The Century-Old Wimberley Cemetery

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010336

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Marker Number 10336
Atlas Number 5209010336
Marker Title The Century-Old Wimberley Cemetery
Index Entry Wimberley Cemetery
Address 501 Old Kyle Rd.
City Wimberley
County Hays
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 587681
UTM Northing 3318912
Subject Codes cemetery; churches; schools; pioneers
Marker Year 1979
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location NW corner Old Kyle Rd. and Blue Hole Rd.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text This land was first patented to Amasa Turner in 1847. Settlers erected a log cabin here which served as a church and school facility. Worship services were conducted by circuit riders. In 1876 Melissa Wimberley, young daughter of Pleasant Wimberley, died and was buried on the church grounds. John H. and Callie Saunders bought the property in 1885 and gave one acre for a community cemetery. Later, additional land was given by the family of John R. Dobie. W. W. Moon (1814-1897), first permanent settler in Hays County, is buried here. (1979)

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