Dikes Family Cemetery
Established about 1850 by Miles G. Dikes (1804-1872). An original member of DeWitt Colony, Dikes emigrated from Georgia in 1829. In 1839 , married Eady Hodges (1810-1868). First known burial, in 1859, was Dikes' son, Lovic. Cemetery contains 20 marked graves; other are unmarked. Still in use by descendants.
29.4434° N, 97.5225° W
Where to Find It
from Gonzales, go West on Hwy. 97 about 7 miles, then go N on FM 95 about 0.1 mile.
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi S Site of Cost School Cost
- 0.3 mi S Site of the First Shot of the Texas Revolution
- 0.3 mi S First Shot of the Texas Revolution Gonzales
- 4.4 mi N James Hodges, Sr. Gonzales
- 5 mi NE Sarah Seely Dewitt Gonzales
- 5 mi NE Green Dewitt Cemetery Gonzales