Driving Directions:From intersection of US 83 and FM 650 (northwest of Roma), travel west then south approx. 4.5 miles on FM 650. Turn right (west) onto private gated road across from New Fronton Cemetery and go approx. 430 ft. to cemetery. The cemetery is a map feature, and it is accessible to the public. It is fully fenced, except for a small section near the entrance. The cemetery is well maintained and active. Cemetery features include: grave slabs, curbing, formal granite markers, locally cast and homemade concrete markers, ornate wrought iron and steel markers, inscribed fieldstone markers, and hand-carved sandstone markers with unique statuary. Some older grave markers were fallen or leaning. Many graves are not oriented in the same direction.
Fronton
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Fronton is a cemetery in Starr County, Texas. It is one of 98 cemeteries documented in Starr County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 134 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.4103, -99.0821. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Fronton (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Starr County Precinct 2, Knights of Columbus Hall, and Roma City Hall.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7427004605. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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