William Mitchell

Erected May 14, 1967
in memory of
Rev. William Mitchell (1793-1867)
First Pastor - First Presbyterian Church
and other yellow fever victims
who lie in unmarked graves on this site
And in appreciation of
all pioneer church members
buried here
First Presbyterian Church - Organized May 12, 1867

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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1.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

Corpus Christi Caller Times (August 8, 2001). Available on microfilm.

 

2.  Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1867