Marker Inscription
This burial ground originally served pioneer settlers of the Lamar community. Founded by James W. Byrne (d. 1862), a native of Ireland and a veteran of the Texas Revolution, it was named for his friend Mirabeau B. Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas from 1838-1841. The earliest grave is that of Patrick O' Connor (1822-1854), a bookkeeper for Byrne's business operations in New Orleans. The town of Lamar ceased to exist by 1915 and the cemetery was neglected until the 1940s when it was restored through efforts by the family of John Henry Kroeger, Jr. (d. 1944). (1981)
About this site
Lamar Cemetery, The is a historical marker in Fulton, Aransas County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.1444, -96.9887 near Fulton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fagan, John (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Stella Maris Chapel, Site of the Town of Lamar, and Mills Wharf.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007005368. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
