About Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery is a catholic cemetery in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Wikidata records 2 notable people buried here, including Christopher Edward Byrne and Miles Crowley. The nearest mortuary we know of is Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary in Galveston, about 1.8 mi away. It is one of 48 cemeteries we list in Galveston County, and 24 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. The oldest recorded cemetery in Galveston County dates to 1937. 1 of the 48 listings in Galveston County have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Calvary Cemetery
Among them: 1 US representative.
- Christopher Edward Byrne1867-1950Catholic bishop
- Miles Crowley1859-1921American politician
People whose Wikidata entry gives Calvary Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.
Map
29.27273, -94.83136
What Calvary Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
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Funeral homes near Calvary Cemetery
- Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary1.8 miMortuary · Galveston · (409) 762-8470
- Ott Monument Works2.0 miMonument dealer · Galveston · (409) 763-8518
- Malloy Funerals & Cremations2.5 miFuneral home · Galveston · (409) 763-2475
- Wynn Funeral Home2.6 miFuneral home · Galveston · (409) 621-1677
- Carnes Brothers Funeral Home3.0 miFuneral home · Galveston · (409) 765-8080
- J Levy & Termini Funeral Home3.1 miFuneral home · Galveston · (409) 763-4621
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Calvary Cemetery located?
Calvary Cemetery is at 2506 65th Street, Galveston, TX 77551 in Galveston County. GPS coordinates: 29.27273, -94.83136.
Is Calvary Cemetery a Catholic cemetery?
Our records list a Catholic affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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