October 6 UPDATE:

The Fall clean-up of the San Jose Cemeteries are scheduled for the weekend of October 18 and 19, from 8 am to 1 pm both days, weather permitting.

San Jose I Cemetery - Saturday, October 18, 718 Montopolis Dr
San Jose II Cemetery - Sunday, October 19, 8101 Posten Ln. (about 3 miles from San Jose I)

Gloves and some yard implements will be provided, but lawnmowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, and lawn-bags are needed. You are welcome to bring your own tools.
No open-toed shoes/sandals and long-sleeved shirts are recommended.

Please check here for the latest updates.
Any questions, please send an email to: info@SanJoseMCA.org
Please share this invitation. Your help is very much appreciated - and see you soon!

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  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM

    Good afternoon my name is Gilbert Rivera, I am a member of the Travis County Historical Commission. We. Would like to talk with someone or meet to talk about starting the process to install a state historical marker in Sa Jose Cemetery I or II.

    My contact information is:
    Gilbert Rivera 512-971-8307
    gilbertorivera@austin.rr.com

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    1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM

      Thank you for the comment.
      Expect an email soon.

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