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Leakey Cemetery
Located on RR 337, Leakey Cemetery is a significant historical site in Real County. Originally called Floral Cemetery, the land was provided by town founders John and Nancy Leakey. The cemetery contains over 900 documented burials, including the oldest known graves of Sara Catherine McLaurin and Allen Lease, victims of the last Indian raid in the Frio Canyon area in 1881. A Texas Historical Commission marker near the entrance details the site's rich pioneer history.
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Before you go
An interactive cemetery locator provides plot search and directions. The opened sources do not publish visitor hours or on-site facility information.
Good to know
How old is Leakey Cemetery?
The cemetery dates back to at least 1881, originally known as the Floral Cemetery. Land was sold by John and Nancy Leakey for one dollar and a cemetery plot.
Are there notable burials at Leakey Cemetery?
Yes, it contains the oldest documented burials in the area, including victims of the last Indian raid in the Frio Canyon in 1881, as well as town founders John and Nancy Leakey.
Where is Leakey Cemetery located?
The cemetery is located on the south side of RR 337 (6th St.), about 300 feet east of Evergreen Street near the cemetery entrance in Leakey, Texas.
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