Holy Family Cemetery
In 1902, Joseph Reisdorff, pastor and colonizer of Nazareth, devoted land donated by Wilhelmina Thier to be Holy Family Cemetery. First interment was the body of Anna Lackerman in August 1906. Reflecting Nazareth’s heritage, nine early tombstones bear German inscriptions. In the 1940s, additions included more property, the crucifixion statuary, pipe fencing, brick pillars, tree-lined walks, and an arched gateway. In 1985, the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was placed in the east, and in 1995, the Unborn Children’s Memorial in the west. In 2012, the New Jerusalem Oratory was dedicated for visitors’ devotion and cemetery information. Notable interments include three priests and the only World War II death casualty, R.T. Dirks. Historic Texas Cemetery – 2011
34.5465° N, 102.1037° W
Where to Find It
Holy Family Cemetery N of Holy Family Catholic Church, marker located at cemetery entrance on E side of 3rd St. 300 feet N of St. Joseph St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE Holy Family Catholic Church Nazareth
- 0.1 mi SE Home Mercantile Nazareth
- 6.3 mi W Summerfield-Dameron Corner Dimmitt
- 9.7 mi N Arney School Nazareth
- 11.3 mi W Castro County Dimmitt
- 11.9 mi W Shoot-out on Jones Street Dimmitt