New Tabor was settled by Czech and German immigrants in the 1870s and 1880s. It was named for the community of Tabor in Czechoslovakia. In February 1888, Henry Ginzel sold 3.25 acres of land for a cemetery to trustees F. Jurcak, G. Hnilica and J. Skribanek. The first recorded burial here was that of infant Jan Skrabanek in July 1888; the first adult burial was that of Martin Fojt, who died in October 1888. A number of graves are those of infants and children, attesting to the often harsh conditions of pioneer life. The many who died in 1919 may have been victims of the influenza epidemic. More than 35 military veterans are interred here. With more than 841 graves, the cemetery continues to serve the descendants of New Tabor's pioneer settlers. (1999)
New Tabor Cemetery
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New Tabor Cemetery is a historical marker in Caldwell, Burleson County, dedicated in 1999. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5372, -96.6391 near Caldwell. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Tabor Brethren Church (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Tabor Brethern Cemetery, Slovak Cemetery, and Jezek Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051011770. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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