Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek. In March 1893, residents founded Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. J. Rode as the first pastor. Church members established this cemetery across the road from their first church building. The earliest documented burial took place in 1897. The congregation moved into a sanctuary adjacent to the burial ground in 1932. Today, the cemetery remains surrounded by churchyard and farmland, and it continues to serve members of Zion Lutheran Church. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004
30.6424° N, 97.2922° W
Where to Find It
From Thrall, E on US 79 to FM 1063, then N on CR 425, then W 0.2 mi.
Nearby Markers
- 2.3 mi SW Site of New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery Taylor
- 3.7 mi S Town of Thrall Thrall
- 3.8 mi S St. John Lutheran Church Thrall
- 4.2 mi SW Turkey Creek School Taylor
- 4.7 mi E St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery Thorndale
- 5 mi E St. John Lutheran Church Thorndale