de la Zerda Cemetery

This cemetery, located on the high east bank of the San Antonio River, served residents of the trading community of Lodi, which declined in the 20th century. Nemencio de la Zerda, Sr., born in San Antonio in 1808, was a rancher, businessman and former soldier under Juan Seguin. He purchased this land in 1839. The earliest burial in the cemetery dates to 1877, though it is believed there are earlier unmarked graves. One notable burial is that of Benito Lopez, a prominent Lodi and Floresville business owner. This burial ground features interior fencing and Spanish language grave markers. The cemetery chronicles the lives of early pioneers of the Mexican American community of Lodi. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2006

de la Zerda Cemetery is a historical marker in Floresville, Wilson County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.1358, -98.1781 near Floresville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Near Site of Lodi Ferry (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Trial Family Cemetery, Lodi, and Garza-Valdez Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013915. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.