This particular cemetery is surrounded by housing on three sides and is located at the end of a…read morenarrow stretch of road just off of Rundburg. The road that leads to the cemetery entrance is run down with some homeless encampments along it. There are about six parking spaces and you can actually drive into the cemetery itself. The one thing that I noticed that was conspicuously absent was a Texas historical sign which you would normally see at older graveyards like this. The cemetery would've been located on the outskirts of Austin in the 1800s, but is of course now surrounded by urban growth. There are quite a number of graves from the 1800s but there are recent burials as well. It is relatively well-maintained and there was even an information booth explaining who is buried where. This cemetery appears to be about 5 acres in size and has hundreds of graves. Many of the graves are from the turn of the 20th century or before, but there are a handful of newer ones. I did find a couple of graves from 2020. Despite looking pretty full, it appears there is still room for those who would like to be interred here. Plenty of pictures below with more information.

Williamson Creek Cemetery. This is an enslaved cemetery with deep historical significance for…read moreAustin, Texas. It is a private cemetery and does not receive funding from the city, county, or any other entity--everything is maintained entirely by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer your time, we would greatly appreciate your help, as the cemetery can always use additional support.

This cemetery is just a stones throw away from I 35, just a block from Stassney Ln and behind some…read moreretail outlets. I spotted it on Google maps, so with this review, the photos should make it to Google maps. Unfortunately, it is completely overgrown and uncared for which makes it hard to spot from the road. There is a fence that surrounds the perimeter, but it too has seen better days. To add to the confusion, many of the graves are just randomly laid out and in a state of disrepair. Little to no effort has been made to restore the grounds. Most of the markers are cast in concrete, not granite, leading me to believe this may be an African-American graveyard. It appears some members of the public have set up a few benches at the fence perimeter, but no restoration has been attempted. If you come here in the summertime and the weeds are high, you may run across a snake. You will need jeans and boots to get through all the scrub and stickers. Apart from a Texas historical marker, there is no additional information that I could find other than in the photos below.

First time visit to Evergreen Cemetery…read more Travis Audubon and Austin Parks & Recreation scheduled a group event here, birding and exploring one of Austin's historic cemeteries. Established in 1926 as a public cemetery to serve the African American communities of Travis County, this place is also home to mature live oaks, pecans and cedar elms, and is flanked by woodlands that support a nice variety of birds. It's always nice to learn a bit more about the city one lives in, and of the people who helped make Austin what is is today.

I was surprised that this graveyard has yet to be yelped especially considering it's enormous size…read more There are literally thousands of graves sitting within 20+ acres. It is located at Airport Boulevard and 12th St. Many of the people buried here were born in the 1800s. This site would've been just on the outskirts of Austin back in the day, but of course it is surrounded on all sides by urbanization today. This is a nicely manicured and well cared for graveyard with a couple of port-a-pottys on site. You could easily spend an entire day here reading names. You can find graves that date from the 1800s all the way to the present day including many military service members. There is probably about a mile worth of roadway winding through cemetery. I drove through the entire graveyard but I never found a place where you could find a comprehensive listing of all those interred here. One other thing I was surprised not to find was a Texas historical sign that would've had some good historical information concerning the cemetery. I'm quite certain there are some very influential people from Austin's history buried within the confines. There are some posted scan codes throughout the cemetery that do give some historical insights . This is definitely one of the nicest graveyards within the Austin area. Check out the photos below.

This cemetery is located just off of Spicewood Springs Road along Bull Creek. There is no parking…read morelot or road that leads into it, so you'll just have to park next to the street. There are quite few graves from the early part of the 20th century, but there are some new decedents interred here as recently as 2022. The cemetery itself is more or less the size of 1 acre and surrounded with a 5' perimeter fence. This space has been well cared for and many family members keep it looking colorful with their tributes. There is still some space for future interments, but not much. It's a nice place to visit in a peaceful environment.

In 1874 when this cemetery was established, it would've been in a very remote location, but not…read moretoday. Although I will say at the entrance there are single-family residences and at the back you'll find longhorns grazing behind the fence. Despite well over 1000 headstones on the property, it is very well organized and laid out with a paved road running through it. At the entrance, you'll find a sign with all the graves numbered and the rules pertaining to interment. It is still an active and well tended to and manicured cemetery with plenty of space left. Many of the markers still see regular attendance and appreciation by family members. At the front of the property, you'll find upright markers and towards the back they are all flush mount markers. The only thing this cemetery lacks is a Texas historical sign. I was surprised there was not one here after walking the property. However, there are lots of shade trees (mostly Oaks) on the property. The older headstones are located on the west side of the property and the newer ones towards the back and east side. One thing that got my attention, was the fact that all of the older headstones have been cleaned to the point of being fresh and new again. There's still room in case you want to make this your forever home and here is the number to call (512) 777-9336. Informative photos posted here and on Google maps.

This cemetery is located just off of 2222, up a very steep hill next to an Austin power grid. It is…read morefairly small in size and it's definitely less than 1 acre surrounded by a 4 foot perimeter fence. It has a small driveway that leads up to the gate but no road in and no parking lot. The oldest headstones belong to members of the Preece family hence the name of the cemetery. Some of the headstones date back to the late 1800s, but most are from the 20th and 21st centurys. And like a lot of these older cemeteries, you'll find quite a few children and infants buried here. There are some service members buried here dating back to the Spanish American war. I found three recent decedents from 2022 which indicates this as being an active cemetery. Despite it's relatively small size, it still has enough room for 20 or more family members.

Alamo Survivor, famous locals, Pokémon go, Ingress. I don't think this place has a restroom. If…read moreyou are looking for something specific, it could take a long time. It's beautiful, old, and fairly unkept (weeds, vines, stickers, fire ants). Drivable/accessible. Susanna Dickinson - section 1, Lot 363 located in the southwest end of the old cemetery. Including info because it's hard to find specifics. Blurry map available online. Bio: Susanna Dickinson was the wife of Captain Almaron Dickinson and was the sole adult Anglo survivor that witnessed the massacre at the Battle of the Alamo. On the morning of March 6, 1836, as the troops of General Antonio López de Santa Anna stormed the mission, Captain Dickinson ran to his wife, reported that all was lost, and expressed hope that she could save herself and their child. Although he died at the Alamo, his wife and child Angelina survived. Following the fall of the Alamo, Susanna was escorted from the Alamo mission, interviewed by Santa Anna himself and sent by him with a message to Sam Houston. She was a strong woman survivor and remained a patriot of Texas, but the memory of those days would haunt her the rest of her life. Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

This is Austin's oldest cemetery, with burials dating back to the 1830's. These days, you see so…read moremany of the perfectly manicured cemeteries with the evenly spaced, well-polished gravestones. The older section of Oakwood cemetery is just as painted by literature and movies - crumbled down gravestones, crawling vines, unnamed dead, multiple generations of families buried together, and wrought iron fencing. Go find the graves of John Henry Faulk, Andrew Jackson Hamilton, and Ima Hogg! I hope I have not disturbed any of the dead during my visits there or my Yelp review. I simply like to stroll through Oakwood and take in the haunted beauty. Just thought I'd share one of my favorite, lesser known spots.

I stopped by the Texas State Cemetery on a Thursday afternoon in mid May. The weather was just…read morestarting to warm up, but hadn't quite crossed into "Texas hot" yet. Fred greeted me at the gate along with another staff member and immediately made me feel welcome. He asked if I was meeting anyone, looking for someone specific, or if there was anything in particular I wanted to see. What followed was one of the most unexpectedly meaningful experiences I've had in Austin. Calling what Fred did a "tour" honestly feels too shallow. He walked me through the grounds like a historian and storyteller preserving something important. He shared stories about the people buried there, explained the architecture and monuments, and had an unbelievable depth of knowledge about Texas history. But more than that, he knew how to read the moment. He knew when to pause and let you take it all in. He knew when to speak, when to move on, and somehow seemed to anticipate my questions before I even asked them. Fred was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but genuinely funny, engaging, and an amazing ambassador for the cemetery and for Texas history itself. You could tell he truly cared about preserving the stories behind the names. A cemetery may seem like an unusual destination to some people, but I see it as a place of remembrance, sacrifice, service, and history. Visiting here, especially after also seeing the Alamo, helps you understand the absolute, unmistakable pride Texans have in their state. There's just no question about it. One detail I especially appreciated was learning that the visitor center was intentionally designed to resemble the Long Barracks at the Alamo. It was a subtle but powerful connection between two places dedicated to preserving Texas history and identity. If you appreciate history, storytelling, or quiet places that make you reflect a little deeper, this is absolutely worth visiting.

Nice cemetery, no geese poop. Paved trails for a nice short walk. But would not want to be buried…read morehere unless I can get a stone that says fajita king