Born about 1805, Rowland Nichols settled in Kerr County where he served as county commissioner. Upon his death at the hands of Indians, Nichols was buried, as he wished, under a live oak tree on his farm on April 11, 1859. This site became a community burial ground and the burial place of many area pioneers, including J. C. W. Ingram (1829-1902), for whom the town of Ingram was named. Additional property was later purchased from Lafayette Nichols to enlarge the cemetery. For over a century Nichols Cemetery has served the residents of this part of Kerr County.
The oak is not in good shape and needs some immediate attention to survive, but it may already be dead.
| Species | Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) |
|---|---|
| Verified | 08/2/08 - Elaine Kistner, Andrew Butler |
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More info..Directions
Start: Intersection of SH-29 and FM-1138 in Kerrville.
Go 2.5 miles west on SH-29 to Nichols Cemetery Road on the left. Turn left on Nichols Cemetery and go .2 miles to end of road. The live oak is next to Nichol's grave at the front of the cemetery. 30 04.245' N 099 13.066' W
