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Campo Santo

Skidmore, Bee County

Marker Text

Situated on headright of an 1829 settler, Jeremiah O'Toole, from New York. The isolated oak log home of O'Toole stood on San Patricio-La Bahia road; his family fled repeatedly from Indians or invading armies. In time other pioneers built homes nearby in Corrigan settlement (named for O'Toole's son-in-law). Community is now extinct. Ten acres were donated in 1871 by Ellen O'Toole Corrigan and brother, Martin, as site for Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (now razed) and grounds. This cemetery is a reminder of the courageous pioneer settlers. (1971)

Marker Details

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Location Description 5.5 mi.E on county road, at Campo Santo Cemetery At campo Santo Cemetery, from Skidmore, take county road about 5.5 mi.east; private property-no access.
Marker # 689
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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