Harris Cemetery

Sidon H. Harris and his family arrived in Texas in 1851, and moved to this vicinity in 1856. Harris and his wife, amanda, bought two parcels of land, and this family cemetery was begun when Sidon died in 1861. Two Harris children were buried here in 1862, followed by Amanda in 1866. Descendants later sold the land, with the understanding that the cemetery would be maintained. Destruction of the cemetery in 1984 led to the replacement of the original grave markers. The cemetery reflects the history of an early Caldwell County family. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

Harris Cemetery is a historical marker in Mendoza, Caldwell County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 54 historical markers documented in Caldwell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 106 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0251, -97.6703 near Mendoza. The nearest cataloged historic site is Menzoda Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Guadalupe Cemetery, Niederwald Cemetery, and Lytton Springs Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5055009777. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.