Driving Directions:From FM 2294/FM 755 junction, go 6.4 miles north on FM 755. Turn right at Saenz Ln., and go 2.1 miles east-northeast, through two gates, to first fork. At fork go left approx. 0.3 mile. At second fork turn right, cross cattle guard, and go 0.1 mile. At third fork stay right and go 0.2 mile. At fourth fork, say left and go 0.3 mile north-west-south. Go through gate on right (west) side of road and follow pipeline approx. 0.15 mile (806 ft.) northwest (will go through two unlocked gates). Turn left at dim road and go 0.08 mile (423 ft.) west to cemetery.The cemetery is not a map feature, and there are no cemetery signs posted. The cemetery is located in a very remote area, on private property. It is fully fenced, maintained, and active. When this survey was conducted, there were two marked graves and a plot reserved for the wife of Taurino Laurel. Cemetery features include a flag pole, bronze veteran's marker, an ornamental steel fence that encloses a child's grave, a double concrete marker with glass covered "nichos", and a entry arch with cemetery name.
Taurino Laurel Memorial
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Taurino Laurel Memorial is a cemetery in Santa Anna, Starr County. It is one of 98 cemeteries documented in Starr County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 134 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.6728, -98.5318 near Santa Anna. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Jose (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Trevino, Santa Anna, and Santa Catarina.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7427009703. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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