This cemetery is located on a side road just a stones throw away from RM - 620. What's really…read moreunique about this cemetery is that all the graves look as though they were "do it yourself" projects. These plots are well carved out on the sloping limestone hillside. Many of the gravesites have used the natural materials of the Hill country and embellished them with some personal items. This is still an active cemetery with many recent graves, however, I did not spot any markers from the 1800s. For the most part, the cemetery is well manicured and taken care of, and even has a paved road, running through it from the front gate to the rear gate. The graves and family plots are randomly arranged according to the topography of the hillside. Access to the property is simple with just an unlocked gate and a low perimeter wall. Many of the decedents here may well be associated with the Whitestone church just 100 feet away. There is also a recently built columbarium for those who wish to store their ashes here. Normally, this would be a nice quiet place in the country, but that's not the case with the noisy traffic on 620. I did not spot any Texas historical sign nor any information on making this your forever home. This is most likely a private cemetery, not a city one and I even spotted a grave where someone had their dog buried next to them. Informative photos below.

I was headed to Walmart in North Austin and this historic cemetery is just across the road. There…read moreis some important Texas history here! I think area historians need to help the local preservation efforts and make this a better known historic cemetery.

This cemetery would've been out in the country not too long ago, but progress has finally…read moresurrounded this cemetery. It is surrounded on all sides by new apartments and businesses and a car dealership. Fortunately a landscaping company has been overseeing the conditions and there are many old growth live oaks providing much shade. There is a short driveway on which to park on, but no road running through it and it is surrounded by a 4 foot perimeter fence. The cemetery is about an acre, perhaps larger in size. The majority of the graves found here date from the late 1800s and the newest ones I could find was a WW1 sevice member buried here in 1975. There was also another WWII service member buried here in 1993 whose picture is included in this review. Some of these gravemarkers actually tell some interesting stories as are pictured below in the review. There are freed slaves and American native Indians buried here. And like a lot of cemeteries from this time period, there are several infants and young children found interred here. Boatright is a recognizable historicle name found here and more Boatrights can be found at the Oak Grove cemetery 5 miles away on Spicewood Springs Rd. There is a small rocky memorial wall which is dedicated to all the lost and unidentifiable graves. Judging by the lack of any burials past the 1990s, I think it's safe to assume this is no longer an active cemetery. If you enjoy walking through old cemeteries, this landmark should be added to your list.

If you're driving down, Highway 71 between Bee Caves and Marble Falls, you'll spot this cemetery…read morealong the way. It has a single paved lane that runs in a U-shaped form that connects on both ends to Highway 71. This is still an active cemetery and is well manicured and well taken care of. There are a handful of graves from the late 1800s but the majority of them are from the 20th century and a few are recent. Many of the graves carry the same family name. Quite a number of the graves are still visited by living family members and are nicely adorned. I did spot one grave of a confederate soldier. Many of the grave spots have concrete borders surrounding these family plots. There is no Texas historical sign on the property for a historical perspective.

This property is located right next to a Shell gas station and Rudy's barbecue on 360. There is a…read moregravely driveway that leads to a gate, which is located on Stoneridge Rd. The Google maps location sends you to the rear of the restaurant which is not the correct location. This less than 1 acre plot is completely surrounded by trees and scrub, making it impossible to see from the road. The square property is ringed by a 3 foot chain link fence that's in somewhat disrepair. Many of the headstones are still standing, and there is a logical layout to the property, but no kiosk denoting who is buried where. Many of the markers are cast in concrete, which is a cheaper material, but there are newer ones in granite. The property itself is relatively well cared for, but just a little rough around the edges. It seems that 2021 was the latest burial, but there isn't much room left. There is no Texas historical sign at this location. Informative video and photos below.

Beautiful Cemetary…read more Did you know that the Bagdad Cemetery is a Historic Cemetary? It has a Historical marker to your left as you drive in. It was established in 1855 by Max Cacher. The Historical Marker Reads the following; Opened 1857 with burial of 3-year-old John Babcock, whose father Charles later gave tract to community. Other early burials were Civil War veteran John Haile and Col. C. C. Mason. Leander, founded 1882 when railroad bypassed Bagdad, shares use of this tract, enlarged in 1959 and 1966. And did you know and you can check it out for yourself......The opening seen in the movie "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film (1974) is Bagdad Cemetery in Leander, Texas. Check the web to see all the sites used in Texas for the movie! I only wish my husband knew this before he passed away. But he is here and I'll be right beside him one day! History is Amazing!!!!

My 30yo husband was buried there almost 10yrs ago. We planted a tree 5yrs ago, it was cut down last…read moreyear. I've been trying to get answers for a yr as to what happened to it and have yet to get a response. Seems a little disredpectful, odd and disorganized, that a tree disappears and we can't get an answer from anyone.

My wife and I have finally reached that age where we feel it's time to look for that forever home…read more The remembrance gardens is a place where you can have your ashes interred for a lot less money than "for profit" businesses, and it qualifies as a tax deduction since it is tied to the church. Just to clarify, there are no bodily burials here, strictly cremated ones (you can even add your cremated pet). The memorial gardens are beautifully sculpted into the sloping hillside and includes a gravely trail behind it that runs by a creek. I noticed that along the creek trail there appeared to be additional interments along the path. This short path eventually dead ends into a hillside where you have to turn around and go back. Most people opt for the white limestone marker, but you can also get granite as well. One thing that became apparent is that there does not seem to be many open spaces left (the good news is that they are adding more). You'll find an above ground mausoleum on site as well. There is an office at the main entrance for more detailed information, but it's best to make an appointment since it is not always manned, especially during the lunch hour. You can check out their website where you can find more information. The 10 photos and videos included don't fully capture the scope of this place.

It was a very nice service that we had here. It was moving. The garden was beautiful as was the…read moremasoleum.

This Veterans Memorial is a relatively recent addition to the city of Johnson City and sits just a…read moreblock from the main square. It represents the six branches of the military, which includes the new space force. There is a sculpture along with numerous benches (which are available for adoption) and a picnic table under an ancient Live Oak. If you have an old American flag, you can dispose of it here. Directly next to this memorial is the Commissioners court and 33rd/424th judicial district court. This is a great place of remembrance for those who bought our freedom.

This is a working courthouse in Llano, Texas that is a beautiful landmark in Llano, Texas…read moreoriginally built in 1891. We decided to stop in and see this building not realizing it was a functioning courthouse. On entry, we were greeted by Ted. He was the courtroom security officer on duty. Ted was very nice and provided the history of the courthouse and other landmarks in Llano. Explained the reason why certain rooms had vault doors. It was a fascinating conversation. Ted also recommended eating at Inman's. Courthouse cleanliness: above average Bathroom cleanliness: above average