This is a very well maintained cemetery on the grounds of Zion Lutheran Church in the little community of Sandoval, TX. Sandoval is located north of Thrall, TX that sits on Hwy 79.

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY

Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French Settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek. In March 1893, residents founded Zion Lutheran church, with the Rev. J. Rode as the first Pastor. Church members established this cemetery across the road from their first church building. The earliest documented burial took place in 1897. The congregation moved into a sanctuary adjacent to the burial ground in 1932. Today, the cemetery remains surrounded by churchyard and farmland, and it continues to serve members of Zion Lutheran Church.

Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004.

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The source of the entries for this cemetery were recorded by Michael and Michelle Sheppard on 18 Jan 2003 and transcribed by Michelle Sheppard. Thanks to them for their dedicated work.

This is a very well maintained cemetery on the grounds of Zion Lutheran Church in the little community of Sandoval, TX. Sandoval is located north of Thrall, TX that sits on Hwy 79.

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY

Established in 1882 by German, Austrian, Swiss and French Settlers, the community of Sandoval developed near Turkey Creek. In March 1893, residents founded Zion Lutheran church, with the Rev. J. Rode as the first Pastor. Church members established this cemetery across the road from their first church building. The earliest documented burial took place in 1897. The congregation moved into a sanctuary adjacent to the burial ground in 1932. Today, the cemetery remains surrounded by churchyard and farmland, and it continues to serve members of Zion Lutheran Church.

Historic Texas Cemetery - 2004.

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The source of the entries for this cemetery were recorded by Michael and Michelle Sheppard on 18 Jan 2003 and transcribed by Michelle Sheppard. Thanks to them for their dedicated work.