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First cemetery in Alvin. Acquired by city in 1892. Oldest legible inscription (1889) marks grave of pioneer and Civil War veteran G. W. Durant. Many early settlers are buried here, as are several victims of 1900 hurricane. Name changed to Oak Park in 1953. (1966)
Old City Cemetery is a historical marker in Alvin, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1966. 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 29.4128, -95.2410 near Alvin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alvin City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Alvin, Cummings - Smith House, and Birchfield - McCown House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039012421. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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