Starkey Cemetery

This burial ground began as a family plot for the James Monroe and Martha Adeline (Rees) Starkey family. The first burial was for their son, Jones Starkey (d. 1868). J.M. Starkey, who came here in 1854, was Kerr County’s first assessor and collector, and later, chief justice; he was vital in Kerr County’s organization. The Gibbens, Lowrance and Rees families are the only others represented. Although few in number, the interred individuals’ contributions were invaluable; they served as civic leaders, mill builders and operators, ranchers, government officials, Texas Rangers, and Civil War veterans. Today, Starkey Cemetery remains a record of noted pioneers who made vital contributions to Kerr County. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008

Starkey Cemetery is a historical marker in Kerrville, Kerr County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Kerr County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 107 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0611, -99.1676 near Kerrville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Spanish Trail, Kerrville Lodge No. 697, A.F. & A.M., and Kerrville.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015810. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.