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Dikes Family Cemetery

Gonzales, Gonzales County

Marker Text

Established about 1850 by Miles G. Dikes (1804-1872). An original member of DeWitt Colony, Dikes emigrated from Georgia in 1829. In 1839 , married Eady Hodges (1810-1868). First known burial, in 1859, was Dikes' son, Lovic. Cemetery contains 20 marked graves; other are unmarked. Still in use by descendants.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Gonzales, go West on Hwy. 97 about 7 miles, then go N on FM 95 about 0.1 mile.
Marker # 1224
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 29.43946, -97.52157

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