Marcelina Cemetery (Historical Marker)

In 1876, Isaac and Malinda Sims moved from Mississippi to Wilson County's Marcelina community. Seven years later, they deeded part of their land for a burial gound and the Marcelina Baptist Church. Samuel Foster, Isaac's stepbrother, also deeded land, including the site of his mother's grave, for burial purposes. Over time the two cemeteries merged into one. Th oldest marked grave, that of Martin Donaho, dates to 1882. The cemetery continues to be used by the community. A cemetery association, organized in 1954 by Sally Sims and others, still maintains the burial ground, which remains a link to the area's rich history. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2003

Marcelina Cemetery is a historical marker in Floresville, Wilson County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 100 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.1908, -98.0893 near Floresville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marcelina Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Marcelina Community, Unknown Cemetery #2, and Unknown Graves.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013805. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.