Walk among the Texans who came before.
Located on private property. Permission required to access. From Stockdale, Texas, go South on Hwy 80 to Gillett Post Office. Turn right on FM 887 and proceed to Count rd 264 (turn left). Go 1.4 miles to red gate(on right hand side) and proceed across pasture to cemetery.
Ford Family Cemetery is a cemetery in Gillett (v), Karnes County, dedicated in 2020. It is one of 17 cemeteries documented in Karnes County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1283, -97.8108 near Gillett (v). The nearest cataloged historic site is Riedel Dam and Early Industries, Old (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gillett-Lone Star Community Cemetery, Gillette Latin, and Harmony Baptist Church and Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7255003305. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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