Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery Association

Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery Association We seek to preserve an historical cemetery, Texas landmark (1840s) and perpetuate the memory and spir and Mrs.

The association was formed in the summer of 2008, by the cemetery's voluntary caretakers, Mr. Pete Torres; and, the Mayor of Von Ormy, Art Martinez de Vara. It seeks to preserve an historical, cemetery, Texas landmark (1840s) and perpetuate the memory and spirit of all Texas patriots, particularly Tejano patriots and heroes interred at the cemetery or with lineage ties, who helped achieve the inde

pendence of Texas. The Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery was started in the 1840s and is still used by founding families. Graves include those of Texas Patriots, Francisco Antonio Ruiz, whose father, Jose Francisco Ruiz and cousin, Jose Antonio Navarro signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, and Blas M. Herrera, solidier and scout who is considered the, Paul Revere of the Texas Revolution.

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Ruiz-Herrera Lane
Von Ormy, TX
78073

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+12106220323

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