Historic Cemeteries in Texas
There are 19 historic cemeteries in Texas in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Texas
- Glenwood Cemetery2525 Washington Avenue · Houston, TX · est. 1871Church cemetery
- Cemetery of Canary Islanders710 10th Street · Floresville, TX · est. 1732Catholic cemetery
- Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery1503 Plum Street · Floresville, TX · est. 1892Baptist cemetery
- Chumley CemeteryCounty Road 127 · San Augustine, TX · est. 1860Cemetery
- Lexington Memorial CemeteryCounty Road 410 · Lexington, TX · est. 1898Cemetery
- Willow Wild Cemetery1220 West 7th Street · Bonham, TX · est. 1878Cemetery
- Presbyterian Cemetery106 20th Street · Georgetown, TX · est. 1879Presbyterian cemetery
- Corn Hill CemeteryJarrell, TX · est. 1886Cemetery
- Land CemeteryJarrell, TX · est. 1863Cemetery
- Lawrence Chapel CemeteryThorndale, TX · est. 1838Church cemetery
- Old Georgetown CemeteryGeorgetown, TX · est. 1840Church cemetery
- White Oak Springs CemeteryMount Pleasant, TX · est. 1874Christian cemetery
- Abraham Carver CemeteryMesquite, TXCemetery
- Gribble Springs CemeteryDenton, TX · est. 1859Cemetery
- Oak Hill CemeteryFlatonia, TX · est. 1874Cemetery
- Rest HavenCemeteryFlatonia, TX · est. 1872Cemetery
- Tyson CemeterySanger, TX · est. 1856Cemetery
- Cobbs Walker CemeteryWaco, TXCemetery
- Goacher Cemetery Historical SiteGiddings, TXCemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in Texas
Other cemetery types in Texas
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Texas?
We list 19 historic cemeteries in Texas. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.