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   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 ...

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   Who was buried at Glenwood Cemetery?

   • Notable burials at Glenwood include former residents of the Republic of Texas, some who were re-interred from condemned cemeteries from downtown Houston. Charlotte Allen and William Robinson Baker were early arrivals to Houston, and also long time residents. Baker was one of several interments of former mayors of Houston.

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   Why is Glenwood Cemetery important?

   • YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW. 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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   Where is Glenwood Cemetery?

   • Glenwood Cemetery is located on the northern bank of Buffalo Bayou, and bounded by Washington Avenue to the north. Parts of the property afford views of the downtown Houston skyline, of Memorial Drive, and of Allen Parkway. The grounds are shaded by numerous hardwoods, and the bluffs are cut by deep ravines leading to the bayou.

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   When did Glenwood Cemeteries open?

   • Glenwood opened for business in the summer of 1872 after construction. Glenwood shares characteristics of other 19th century romantic garden cemeteries: it was established in a rural area (as Houston existed in 1871). It was built on a site with a distinguishing natural feature.

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3. www.glenwoodcemetery.org › explore › historyHistory | Glenwood Cemetery

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   Glenwood Cemetery was established as a private cemetery in 1871 by the Houston Cemetery Company, which was incorporated by an act of the Twelfth Legislature of the State of Texas on May 12, 1871. After construction, Glenwood opened for business in the summer of 1872.

   • Location: 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007, TX

   • Phone: (713) 864-7886

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5. www.findagrave.com › cemetery › 3828Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas - Find a Grave Cemetery

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   About. 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.

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6. www.glenwoodcemetery.orgGlenwood Cemetery

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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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   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.

   • Location: 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007, TX

   • Phone: (713) 864-7886

8. historichouston1836.com › glenwood-cemeteryGlenwood Cemetery - Historic Houston

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   Glenwood Cemetery 2525 Washington 77007 Established 1871 85 acres Burials: 16,000+ Texas Historical Markers: Numerous glenwoodcemetery.org “Their bodies are buried in peace; but their names liveth for evermore.” – Apocrypha 44:14 . Glenwood was the first burial ground in Houston to be professionally designed.

9. centerforglenwood.org › visitGlenwood Cemetery - Houston, TX

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   Take a stroll through our historic and scenic cemetery. 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.