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Started in 1840's; still used by founding families. Graves include those of Texas patriots Francisco Antonio Ruiz, 1836 acting mayor, whose father and uncle signed Declaration of Independence; and Blas Herrera, who alerted the Alamo defenders to Santa Anna's approach. (1967)
Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery is a historical marker in Von Ormy, Bexar County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2724, -98.6109 near Von Ormy. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Paso de las Garzas (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hernandez, Mann Road, and Perez Ranch Cemetery and Chapel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029004387. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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