A historic Black burial ground on Old Medina Highway in Bandera located on land originally granted to Texas Revolution veteran Hendrick Arnold.
The cemetery was recorded in deeds as a colored burial ground in 1922 and served Black families in the Bandera area during the era of segregation. The earliest documented burial dates to 1890. A Texas Historical Commission marker was designated in 2016, and new signage was installed in early 2026. Simple cross markers denote believed burial sites across the shaded grounds.
Hendrick Arnold was a free Black man who served as a guide and spy for the Texian Army during the Texas Revolution. He participated in the Siege of Bexar in 1835. The cemetery sits on land from his original headright grant.
The Texas Historical Commission designated the marker in 2016. New entrance signage was installed in early 2026 as part of ongoing community maintenance efforts.
Yes. The cemetery is free and accessible at all times. It is a place of remembrance — visitors are expected to treat the grounds with appropriate respect.