Established in the 1890's by John A. Wharton Camp, U. C. V.; burial ground for Confederate veterans and families. After increase of acreage, use of cemetery was extended to public. Veterans of 4 wars; 1900 hurricane victims as well as prominent civic leaders are buried here. (1968)
Confederate Cemetery
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Confederate Cemetery is a historical marker in Alvin, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4294, -95.2283 near Alvin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alvin City Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cummings - Smith House, Old City Cemetery, and First Presbyterian Church of alvin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009549. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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