CUERO, Texas — The Lockhart Cemetery Association is looking for someone to take the lead in maintaining a piece of Cuero’s African American history.
The Lockhart Community Cemetery covers three acres along Lockhart Road. It is the final resting place of 263 known individuals, including early African American settlers, veterans, sharecroppers and formerly enslaved people. Some of the graves date back to the 1880s.
The site is recognized with a Texas Historic Cemetery Marker, but years of time and neglect have left the grounds in need of care.
George McNary, a member of the Lockhart Cemetery Association, said the group hopes to recruit a local and passionate volunteer to lead a grassroots beautification and preservation effort.
“This cemetery holds deep cultural and historical value, serving as the final resting place for generations of Texans whose stories have shaped our local heritage,” McNary said.
The association is still seeking volunteers to head the project. Anyone interested can contact the Lockhart Cemetery Association at 281-743-4158.
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