Established in 1836, the Peñitas Cemetery served the settlers of the historic settlement of Peñitas. The earliest documented internment was in 1894 for Antonio Zamora who died at age 40, although earlier unmarked burials are likely present. Other marked burials include pioneer families who arrived in the area in the 1800s as well as veterans of foreign and domestic wars. Two Civil War veterans who fought for the Union are buried here: Private Jose Maria Loya (d. 1900) and Sergeant Ignacio Zamora (d. 1917). The cemetery features marble and granite tombstones, homemade crosses and religious statues. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2016
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