4.5Texas State Cemetery(297 reviews) - Very educational! Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cemeteries
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.See more..
4.0Ghost Town Texas(201 reviews) - Have to do it! Spent 2-3 hours Cemeteries • Ghost Towns
This was on my bucket list & so glad we went. The Trading Post store has interesting merchandise. They also have maps of the ghost town. Outside the store were some regulars drinking beer &telling stories! The cemetery was fascinating. Loved the dog tombstone!!See more..
4.0Concordia Cemetery(119 reviews) - Walking in El Paso s History Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cemeteries
This historic cemetery is the final resting place of John Wesley Hardin, "The Fastest Gun in the West."See more..
Oakwood Cemetery is north of downtown Jefferson, just off North Alley Street, Which runs off Highway 45. East on 45 from Highway 59, then left on N. Alley Street. Cross the railroad tracks and look for the cemetery on the right. Some of the more famous graves are those of Diamond Bessie, a prostitute killed by her jeweler, lover and Jessie Robinson and Bill Rose. Rose and Robinson were friends who killed each other. Their graves are marked by a chain between two iron posts, as their caskets were supposedly chained together because they were so close in life, and had no other friends. The grave of gunfighter, outlaw, Cullen Baker is in Oakwood. He is the subject of several non fiction books, and of several fictionalized accounts by Louis L'amour. In addition, the cemetery is the resting place of those who were powerful and not so powerful, that contributed to the history of Jefferson. Very quiet and serene on our last visit, and recommended to all interested in history.See more..
4.5Lubbock Cemetery(66 reviews) - Buddy Holley Grace Site Cemeteries
4.5Oakwood Cemetery(48 reviews) - Shady and serene site for history buffs Cemeteries
The most significant tomb/monument in this cemetery is, of course, that of Sam Houston. It is conveniently situated in a corner of the cemetery and clearly visible from the street, so if cemetery browsing isn't your thing, you can easily see just the monument. But do walk all the way around it - there are inscriptions and historical markers on all 4 sides. Don't miss the explanation for "Gov'nor" in the list of Houston's accomplishments! There are other graves with historical significance in the cemetery; it is a small cemetery and with lots of shade, it is a pleasant and easy walk to them. I was very touched by the area where prison inmates reburied and made headstones for unidentified bodies found buried there. The bronze copy of Thorwaldsen's Christus statue in the Powell dell is lovely - be sure to read the inscriptions on three sides.See more..
Beautiful and extremely large cemetery but that is 'not' Jesus in cowboy boots. The figure is very obviously a female. This type tombstone has been used before in other cemeteries. This is believed to be Mr. Babcock's young wife grieving the loss of her husband.See more..
Easy cemetery to find and even though Jessie James is buried there it's not commercialized. Locals told us to drive to the very back of the cemetery. You will see a street sign pointing to the grave and it's just a few steps from the dirt lane. Very easy access. I'm glad we went to see it. See more..
5.0St. John the Baptist Catholic Church(29 reviews) - Possibly my favorite of the painted churches Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals
Do not miss any of the painted churches if you are in the Schulenburg area. Bring your camera. No admission but there is a donation box.See more..
5.0Reveille Gravesite(25 reviews) - Fun trip to the A&M Campus Spent < 1 hour Universities & Schools • Cemeteries
If you are an Aggie or have an Aggie in your family then you know who Reveille is. In case you dont know, Reveille is the school mascot. This spot is just outside Kyle field and is where they have laid to rest all the past mascots. Next time you visit A&M make sure you stop by. Its part of the history and heritage of all Aggies. See more..
The cemetery was well maintained, and recent blocks from various affiliates such as AmVets, DAV, brought tribute to men and women who served. There is a walk of remembrance that ends in a bold display of flags of each of our Armed Forces. You are free to enter in your vehicle, and the cemetery closes at 6 p.m.See more..
This is a private cemetery located in Scottsville, Texas. I have visited many times, and recently had a chance to share its serenity and beauty with friends. William Thomas Scott moved to Texas in 1840, started a large cotton plantation in Harrison County, and founded the town of Scottsville. The cemetery, although vandalized numerous times, is beautiful, and shows immaculate care. It contains beautiful statuary, the center piece of which is called Weeping Angel. It is based on the style of an 1894 sculpture by William Wetmore Story called Angel of Grief. According to A Comprehensive Guide to Outdoor Sculpture in Texas by Carol Morris Little, the Weeping Angel was carved from Carrera marble, at a cost $40,000 in 1940. There is an impressive chapel on the grounds. It was built by the family of William Scott Youree in his memory. Enjoy the peace and beauty of this special place.See more..
McKinney is very proud of this cemetery and for good reason. It's very old with lots of beautiful headstones, the kind they used to make. The gates are open for visitors during the daytime and its a great place for people who love history (and cemeteries) and statuary art. The roads throughout are good and there are lots of mature trees. Every May there is a Memorial Day celebration early in the day. Year before last they had a couple of Texas senators speak. The Boy Scouts run a luncheon after the event and there is free water and limited seating. The McKinney mounted police are usually there as well as a lot of people in different types of uniforms. I would suggest bringing your own chairs just in case and the seating is generally out in the open so shade hats and possibly sun screen would not be a bad idea. This is a good, family friendly event to attend if you will be in the area over Memorial Day.See more..
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park has been serving families of all faiths in the Northeast Tarrant County area since 1953. Our full-service funeral home, cemetery and flower shop are located at the intersection of Highway 26 and Hall-Johnson Road, making it easy for families to complete their final arrangements from one convenient location.See more..
4.0Aurora Cemetery(9 reviews) - Alien Grave in Historic Graveyard Cemeteries
So after reading about “Ned” and his epic crash in April 1897 I had to visit the grave. Cemetery is very easy to find. Take the last entrance on the left - Beauchamp road and start looking to your right by a large tree for a flat oval stone. Grave marker has been stolen. If you get to the historical marker you’ve gone too far. Usually the stone is covered in “gifts” left for “Ned” like pennies, Star Wars action figures and green items. Cemetery is very well maintained and there is even a geocache there! For a fun other world experience if you’re near the area stop by!!!See more..
This place is hard to find, but our google map took us right to it. I had to visit since I love history and remembered the movie "Chisum" with John Wayne. I do suggest do not visit it after dark. I wish the city would take it over and take care of it.See more..
While in Giddings, this is a nice history stop if you dig graveyards--no pun intended! Longley was a real Texas outlaw and gunslinger, with many notches on his belt. He supposedly recanted his life of crime and killings just before the noose tightened around his neck.See more..
4.5Old City Cemetery(6 reviews) - Spectacular with Bluebonnets Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
If you love old cemeteries as we do, this one is excellent. It's totally spectacular in spring when bluebonnets cover the entire site.See more..
4.5Palestine City Cemetery(6 reviews) - It's big! Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
When we trav3l we always like to hit the local cemetery. They are so full of history and beauty. Palestine cemetery did not disappoint. See more..
I can't recommend this gorgeous cemetery and gardens enough. Our Lady of the Rosary is a beautiful, peaceful, and well-cared for place. It is host to myriad gorgeous flowers and is a restful place for loved ones. I really appreciate the inter-faith nature of this cemetery, and their championing of local artists with the installation of beautiful handcrafted monuments and grave markers. I also greatly respect the green burial practice that is an option at this cemetery. Our Lady of the Rosary is a beautiful, peaceful place to wander and reflect.See more..
Beautiful service for Day of the Dead! Calvary Cemetery was packed on this day with mourners, Mariachis and attendees.See more..
5.0Moore Memorial Gardens(5 reviews) - Nice play to visit but don’t want to stay! Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cemeteries
They keep this place manicured quite well. I have a friend buried there and when I go visit him, it is actually a pleasurable experience. See more..
4.5Old Fort Cemetery(4 reviews) - Well maintained old cemetery Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
The cemetery is in the vicinity of the Historic Fort Stockton. Lots of old tombstones. Interesting reading about Fort Stockton in its early days.See more..
Very interesting Cemetery. Masons Cemetery with a number of old Headstones. Yellow Fever victims in mid-1800s buried in mass Graves. Humbling to think of the loss in Brenham and the area during this time See more..
4.5Central Texas Veterans Cemetery(3 reviews) - The "Arlington of the South" -- a very moving visit Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cemeteries The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen opened Jan. 4, 2006. It is 174 acres with 50,000 burial plots. The land for the cemetery was previously part of Fort Hood that was donated to the federal government. Veterans and spouses from around the US are buried in this moving place, some up to 10 a day. Any member of the United States Armed Forces who dies while on active duty or any Veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery at no costSee more..
4.5Elmwood Cemetery(3 reviews) - Needs an index. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries This is a very nice well taken care of cemetery, but it's hard to get around and need some sort of an on-site index.See more..
4.5Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Church(3 reviews) - Tour of the painted Churches. Architectural Buildings • Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals This church can only be visited as part of a guided tour group, so we only saw and photographed the outside.See more..
4.5Riverside Cemetery(3 reviews) - Interesting Cemetery, Cemeteries This is a interesting Cemetery. Neat history. It has two sections, the back left corner is a mausoleum.See more..
4.0Pioneer Cemetery(3 reviews) - Way cooler than we thought! Cemeteries
Far more graves than we expected. Many graves are simply marked with an iron cross. Interesting history related to the area and the people who lived here. Worth a visit!See more..
While en route to San Antonio on 4/13/19 this cemetery caught our eye in Menard, Texas because it was positively carpeted in wildflowers. On the way home later that day we made it a point to stop and explore Pioneer Rest. We were not disappointed. We first parked on a side street and walked around. Then we drove in and completed the loop. NOTE- there are rough spots so a 4WD is preferable. At top in the back we found old graves of Texas Rangers. This is a beautiful spot worth the time to explore. See more..
4.0Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery(2 reviews) - Tremendously moving tribute to lives lost Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cemeteries Nestled in the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery, the Viet Nam Memorial is a moving, haunting tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in this conflict. The memorial and dedication ceremony were realized by the efforts of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1000 which raised $40,000 and provided the building materials for the monument’s construction, and which invested time and manpower to ensure its installation. It was opened after two years of planning by sculptor and Vietnam veteran Troy Kelley. The words that greet visitors at the black granite monument are “Welcome Home, Brothers & Sisters” emblazoned in a large font across the top. Accompanying the welcome are quotes from Vietnam veterans. The monument also has four-panels featuring the different armed forces seals, and bears a tribute section to POW/MIAs.See more..
4.5Masonic Cemetery(2 reviews) - I love old cemeteries - especially historic ones Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
If you love visiting old cemeteries, don't miss this one. I wandered around for at least an hour taking photos of the old gravestones and monument - most from the 1800s. Many had masonic symbols on them and lots of the graves had special stones listing their military service in the civil war (this is the south, so most are confederates). Some of them served in the Texas republic army and those have special markers. Some of the Alamo soldiers families are buried here like the Travis and Crocket familes. Very interesting and historic. My dogs (on leash) were with me and they loved it there too.See more..
I give it a good rating due to it's significance not the condition. The whole cemetery is in need of repair. I suppose since it's the "Black" cemetery no one cares. Blind Lemon's request was his grave be kept clean, so we did our best. Didn't realize a lawn mower and weed eater would be needed. I expected more from a Texas Historical Marker.See more..
5.0Trinity United Methodist Church(1 review) - Come visit on any Sunday morning to see inside Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals You will enjoy the outside of the Castell Methodist Church but to see the inside of the Church it is only open on Sundays from 9AM till Noon. You may like to visit the area any time and walk around the church grounds established in 1852!!! The cemetery is open anytime! ;-) Graves dating back to 1800's. Castell is a lovely historical area with local people eager to share their heritage. Y'all come :-)See more..
5.0Scottsville Cemetary(1 review) - Texas' oldest cemetary Cemeteries Beautiful old cemetery with gorgeous roses and paths. Nice to stroll around. Interesting tombstones and said to be the oldest cemetery in the state of Texas. See more..
I have been interested in the story of Cynthia Ann Parker for some time. We were able to travel here to see the fort and cemetery. There is a large monument with the Parker family on top and history of them, who was killed by the Indians, who was kidnapped and other info. The five pioneers were buried here in 1836. There are many nice monuments to check out.See more..
4.0Mount Zion Cemetery(1 review) - Small old historic cemetery Cemeteries This 5-acre cemetery is located on the league of land granted to Robert Clokey, of Stephen F. Austin's Second Colony, in 1831. First grave here was that of an infant, E. A. Metcalfe, who died Sept. 15, 1852. Some unmarked graves may date from a yellow fever epidemic that struck this area in 1867. The cemetery was probably named for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located here from 1857 to 1882. Deeded to cemetery trustees in 1881 by owner J. R. Hines, the site contains 13 marked graves, which represent 55 families. The Burton Heritage Society now maintains the property. Among the graves in the cemetery is a large marker for Texas Ranger Captain Leander Harvey “Lee” McNelly. This is also known as Hall Cemetery and Old Baptist Cemetery. The old Burton Baptist Church has been moved onto the property and is being restored.See more..
3.0Terrace Cemetery(1 review) - Unique historic gateway Cemeteries Originally built in 1908 and rebuilt after an accident years later, the gateway to the Terrace Cemetery in Post is made from large round stones found on area ranches. The cemetery is the final resting place of many early pioneers to the area and contains many ancestors of current residents. The round stones were also used in some of the grave markers. An interesting stop for the unique gateway and to learn more about the early residents of Post.See more..
3.0Evergreen Cemetery(1 review) - Such history but so overgrown! Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries
This is a terrific old cemetery! The oldest Catholic grave sites in town, but the darn place has been on lock down for too long. Would love to be able to roam the whole place again. Needs lots of TLC. See more..
3.0Liberty Catholic Cemetery(1 review) - A small cemetery within the city boundaries of Liberty Cemeteries
It isn't a very large cemetery but it does have a lot of the original pioneers of the town buried here. In 1853, twenty-two years after Francisco Madero founded the Villa de la Santissima Trinidad de la Libertad, now the town of Liberty, the Rev. Petrus Marie LaCour came to this area. A native of France, he served as the first pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Acting on behalf of the Galveston Diocese, he purchased this site in 1853 from Pickney L. and Therese A. Palmer as a burial ground for Catholic settlers of the county. A few gravesites were located here when the land was designated a Catholic cemetery. Many of the early graves are those of pioneer French Creole settlers, members of related families that migrated to the region from Louisiana in the mid-nineteenth century. Early residents interred here include LaCours, Gillards, Baillios, DeBlancs, Desrayouxs, Dugats, Fortiers, Benoits, Cannons, Joffrions and Rachals. Their influence as early business, civic and professional leaders had a dramatic impact on Liberty and on the area's social and religious customs. Descendants of the pioneers still serve as active members of the community. It is the oldest Catholic Cemetery in Liberty County.See more..
This cemetery has the beautiful Spence Memorial Peace Garden sculpture by Santa Fe Artist Kirk Tatum. The sculpture is a large wall with carved persons representing all of the peoples of the world. There is a lovely sitting area and four smaller sculptures of dove. The cemetery is also very historically significant with many of the key figures and families of Greenville buried here. One of the notable graves is that of Edgar Ablowich a Greenville native. Ablowich won a gold medal in track at the 1932 Olympics held in Los Angeles. The cemetery has a small covered area and good roads. It is adjacent to the Wright Park golf course.See more..
