Huisache

Driving Directions:From FM 649/FM 2686 junction north of El Sauz, go 0.8 mile east on FM 2686. Turn left at Villarreal Rd. and go 1.6 miles north-northwest. Cemetery is approx. 55 ft. south-southeast of road.This cemetery is moderately endangered. It is a map feature and is accessible from a public road. There are no cemetery signs posted. The cemetery is fully fenced and appears to be maintained. However, several of the grave markers are highly eroded, damaged, or fallen. Some appear to be missing. Unique cemetery features include a concrete grave slab with inlaid sea shells and a vaulted concrete slab. Several graves are marked with the remnants of wood crosses.

Huisache is a cemetery in Viboras, Starr County. 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 26.7162, -98.8298 near Viboras. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Carlos (cemetery), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Las Escobas Ranch, Una de Gato, and Guerra, Nicasio Family.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7427008203. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.