Riviera Cemetery (2007)

This cemetery has served the residents of Riviera since early in the community's history. Riviera was established by Theodore F. Koch, an immigrant from the Netherlands. In 1907, he dedicated land for a burial ground, formally deeding the acreage to the newly formed Riviera Cemetery Association in 1910. The earliest recorded burials are of Maudie Ethel Poteet and Wilson A. Myers, both of whom passed away in 1909. Other notable burials include community leaders, victims of flu and yellow fever outbreaks, and war veterans. The Riviera Cemetery Association cares for the historic burial ground. The site continues to serve Riviera as an important reminder of area pioneers. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2006

Riviera Cemetery is a historical marker in Riviera, Kleberg County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Kleberg County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 34 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 27.3011, -97.8171 near Riviera. The nearest cataloged historic site is Camp Boveda (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Indian Burial Ground (Dietz Archeological Site), Riviera Cemetery, and Riviera United Methodist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013900. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.