Founders Memorial Cemetery
| Founders Memorial Cemetery | |
|---|---|
 Entrance wall to Founders Memorial Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1836 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 29°45′27″N 95°22′45″W / 29.7574°N 95.3792°W |
| Type | Municipal, public |
| Owned by | City of Houston |
| Size | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Find a Grave | Founders Memorial Cemetery |
| The Political Graveyard | Founders Memorial Cemetery |
Founders Memorial Cemetery, also known as Founders Memorial Park, is the oldest cemetery in
History
The cemetery opened in 1836 as simply "City Cemetery" to accommodate a growing number of deaths in Houston.[dubious – discuss] The chosen site was considered to be on the outskirts of town. However, by 1840, the cemetery was nearly full. Another city cemetery at the present-day location of Jefferson Davis Hospital was created, and this site eventually became known as "Old City Cemetery" to differentiate it from others. In April 1936, the cemetery was restored by the San Jacinto Centennial Association, and it was officially named "Founders Memorial Park".[2] In 1947, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department began to maintain the cemetery.[3]
Notable interments
One of the most notable interments of the cemetery is co-founder of Houston,
See also
References
- ^ Jordan, Hallie (2011-10-30). "Cemeteries open gates to Houston's past". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ Lambert, Mark W. "San Jacinto Centennial Association". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Founders Memorial Park". City of Houston. Archived from the original on July 16, 2007. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ Kemp, L.W. "Moore, John W.". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
External links
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