Marker Inscription
Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek. In March 1893, residents founded Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. J. Rode as the first pastor. Church members established this cemetery across the road from their first church building. The earliest documented burial took place in 1897. The congregation moved into a sanctuary adjacent to the burial ground in 1932. Today, the cemetery remains surrounded by churchyard and farmland, and it continues to serve members of Zion Lutheran Church. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004
About this site
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery is a historical marker in Thrall, Williamson County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.6424, -97.2922 near Thrall. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Bern (cemetery), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery, Everts-Garner, and Stiles.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491013224. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
