Fischer Cemetery

In 1886, Otto Fischer donated 30 acres to Fischer store community, a settlement of predominantly German heritage, to start and benefit a school. A community burial ground was established in 1890 near the high point of this parcel with the burial of the infant son of Monroe and Nettie Smith. Initially named Fischer’s school graveyard at Fischer’s store, the cemetery and nearly four surrounding acres transferred to the Fischer Cemetery Association in 1976. Burials include multiple generations descended from early settlers, and graves relocated here from area ranches and cemeteries inundated by Canyon Lake in the 1960s. German- and English-language gravestones help tell the story of traditions and changes in this rural community.

Fischer Cemetery is a historical marker in Fischer, Comal County, dedicated in 2013. It is one of 106 historical markers documented in Comal County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 256 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.9750, -98.2611 near Fischer. The nearest cataloged historic site is Schlameus Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fischer Store, Agricultural Society of Fischer, and Smith, E Grave.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507017645. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.