Dikes Family Cemetery

Dikes Family Cemetery (HM2D9L)

Location: Cost, TX 78614 Gonzales County
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N 29° 26.361', W 97° 31.301'

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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.
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HM NumberHM2D9L
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Year Placed1971
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 643383 N 3257572
Decimal Degrees29.43935000, -97.52168333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 26.361', W 97° 31.301'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 26' 21.66" N, 97° 31' 18.06" W
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Area Code(s)830
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 91 TX-95 Spur, Cost TX 78614, US
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