Jaeger Witte Cemetery Dedication

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Name: Jaeger Witte Cemetery Dedication
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Jaeger Witte Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Jaeger Witte Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history.
 
A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Jaeger Witte Cemetery, 5800 Jaeger Road, in Burton, Texas.  Speakers for the afternoon will include Mike Schlabach of the Washington County Historical Commission and Ciera Harris of the Brenham Heritage Museum, as well as Jan Kelm, a Washington County historian and researcher. Lay minister Sharon Schwartz of Christ Church in Brenham and Fr. Stephen Whaley of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brenham will lead us in prayer. 
 
The Jaeger Witte Heritage Cemetery Association and the Washington County Historical Commission welcome the public to share in and witness this exciting historical event.
Location:
Jaeger Witte Cemetery
5800 Jaeger Road
Burton, Texas 77835
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, April 12, 2025
12:00 p.m.
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