Driving Directions:From FM 649/FM 3167 junction in El Sauz, go approx. 5.4 miles north on FM 649. Turn left at Las Escobas Rd. and go 2.7 miles west-northwest. When the road forks, stay left and go another 0.3 mile to ranch complex. From this point, the cemetery is located approx. 264 ft. northwest of the newest ranch house. Cemetery is located between ranch outbuildings at rear of complex.The cemetery is highly endangered. It is a map feature and is located on private property. No cemetery signs are posted. The cemetery is fully fenced, maintained, and frequently visited. A primary feature of this cemetery is a concrete and stucco, vaulted crypt that has a gabled façade. F. G. H. is spelled out in large letters across the vault. This feature is highly eroded. A second grave is marked with double steel crosses that are oriented north-south. According to the current land owner, there are at least two unmarked graves in the cemetery.According to local tradition, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. The vaulted crypt supposedly dates to the early 19th century.
Las Escobas Ranch
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Las Escobas Ranch is a cemetery in San Carlos, 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 26.6695, -98.9045 near San Carlos. The nearest cataloged historic site is Una de Gato (cemetery), about 2.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include San Carlos, Guerra, Nicasio Family, and Agua Dulce.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7427008303. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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