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Houston’s historic Glenwood Cemetery was founded in 1871 as a picturesque garden style cemetery. Glenwood derives its historical significance from its origins in the cemetery park movement of the 19th century and its extensive collection of historical monuments and statuary.
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From the beautiful horticulture & wildlife to the historical...
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The entrance to Glenwood Cemetery is on the south side of...
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As part of Glenwood’s Campaign for the Center for Glenwood,...
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Since it was established in 1871, Glenwood Cemetery has been...
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Washington Cemetery was established in the spring of 1887 by...
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He was also a charter member of the first Houston Chamber of...
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The Glenwood office was built on its present location in...
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Glenwood Cemetery is situated along Buffalo Bayou right...
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Glenwood Cemetery 2525 Washington Avenue Houston, Texas...
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Get directions 2525 Washington Ave. Houston, Texas 77007-6020 United States. Coordinates: 29.76500, -95.38560. www.glenwoodcemetery.org/ 713-864-7886. Cemetery ID: 3828. Members have Contributed. 17,867 Memorials. 84% photographed. 10% with gps.
Glenwood Cemetery is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Developed in 1871, the first professionally designed cemetery in the city accepted its first burial in 1872. Its location at Washington Avenue overlooking Buffalo Bayou served as an entertainment attraction in the 1880s. The design was based on principles for garden cemeteries ...
Retreat from the city when you embark on a private or guided walking tour of our beautiful 88-acre garden cemetery. Take in the ornate statuaries and abundant wildlife and horticulture, all while learning about Houston’s history and the stories of our notable interred.
- 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007, TX
- (713) 864-7886
The burial records for Glenwood Cemetery and adjacent Washington Cemetery contain the deceased’s name, burial date, burial location, and sometimes age at death, cause of death, and place of nativity.
- 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007, TX
- (713) 864-7886
Since it was established in 1871, Glenwood Cemetery has been recognized as one of Houston’s special landmarks. Many prominent Texans, from the days of the Republic until the present, are buried here and the names on the elaborately carved marbles and granites remind us of our rich heritage.
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Since it was established in 1871, Glenwood Cemetery has been recognized as one of Houston’s special landmarks. Many prominent Texans, from the days of the Republic until the present, are buried here and the names on the elaborately carved marbles and granites remind us of our rich heritage.