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Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker

Ranch Road 1340 right-of-way, 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt, Hunt, TX 78024
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Ranch Road 1340 right-of-way, 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt, Hunt, TX 78024
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Best time to visitDaylight hours Getting thereIn Hunt

Why people come here

  • Read the historical marker
  • Learn about area pioneers
  • See the 1872 tombstone mention
  • Discover local history
  • View the right-of-way marker

The Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker marks a historic graveyard between Hunt and the early community of Japonica, honoring area pioneers and their descendants.

Located in the right-of-way of Ranch Road 1340, the Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker commemorates a graveyard that has served the area since the 19th century. The cemetery contains the graves of many early pioneers and their descendants, including a large number of unmarked graves. The oldest legible tombstone belongs to George T. Henry, dated 1872, which is sixteen years after the formal organization of Kerr County.

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What You'll Experience

  • Reading the marker text
  • Standing near the roadway
  • Learning about Kerr County
  • Viewing the historical plaque

Directions

  • Address
    Ranch Road 1340 right-of-way, 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt, Hunt, TX 78024
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    In Hunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker located?

The marker is located in the right-of-way of Ranch Road 1340, 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt, Texas.

What does the Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker commemorate?

The marker commemorates the Hunt Japonica Cemetery, a historic graveyard used by area pioneers and their descendants, featuring graves dating back to 1872.

Is there parking available at the Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker?

Parking availability is unverified. The marker is located in the right-of-way of Ranch Road 1340, so visitors should exercise caution if stopping to read it.

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