[The cemetery is at 819 9th St, Huntsville, TX 77320 near Mance Park Middle School. I've asked Yelp…read moreto fix it and they have not.] We mostly stopped here to pay our respects to Sam Houston, the first President of the Republic of Texas and later its first governor. But there are so many other historical figures laid to rest here that we had to wander. The historical marker gives some context. "This cemetery existed as early as 1846, for three graves were placed here that year. Pleasant Gray, Huntsville's founder, deeded in 1847 a 1,600-square foot plot at this site. The original tract has been greatly enlarged by other donations from local citizens. Numerous graves bear the death date 1867, when a yellow-fever epidemic swept the county. Among the many famous persons buried here are General Sam Houston; Henderson King Yoakum, author of the first comprehensive history of Texas; state congressmen; and pioneer families." It is marker number 8467 and it was erected in 1976 by the Texas Historical Commission. Beneath a large obelisk, Henderson Yoakum who was a US Military Academy graduate and Texas historian. Next to Sam Houston, his wife Margaret Moffette Lea Houston. Anthony Martin Branch, a friend of Sam Houston who served in the Texas state legislature and the Congress of the Confederacy. General John Slater Besser who was a brigadier general, legislator and judge before moving his family to Texas in 1842 and here held a number of public offices before and after the Civil War. There is also a state marker detailing the history of the Huntsville Yellow Fever epidemic of 1867 which killed as many as 10 percent of the residents of the city. [Review 357 of 2026 - 681 in Texas - 25543 overall]

This is an historical cemetery and the resting place for General Sam Houston. The cemetery is quite…read morelarge, it runs along 9th street and you can enter through the gate and park inside; the curb along 9th is painted yellow so I think you can not park there. Sam Houston's grave site is on the SE corner of 9th and Avenue I. The cemetery is quite large and has a lot of other prominent Texans buried there with many historical markers. I would have to say that while General Houston's monument is quite large and prolific there weren't a lot of others like that or even many statues. Most markers were simple headstones. The cemetery is very peaceful as it's just neighborhoods around it. Wear comfortable shoes for walking as their are lots of tree roots and hard surfaces as you walk about.

They keep the grounds here trimmed. I wished they didn't have a big glowing sign in front of the…read moreplace, do they have a lot of need for people to stop at night for a funeral? It kind of makes it look tacky. But other than the sign I don't think there is much more they could do for someone who has family here.

Treated us gently and respectfully during a very difficult time, walked us through all of the steps…read moreand helped us make the best decisions.

I had the honor of burying my 21 yr old brother here and it was nothing short of amazing!! Erin was…read moremy sister in a matter of seconds and that meant a lot to me. Every raved how it was truly a celebration of life rather then what it was. I miss him dearly but they sent him off proper. His soul was already in heaven,smiling down at the fabulous job they did! Thanks Walters Funeral Home Sta

After losing my Uncle the last thing anyone of my family wanted to deal with was all the…read morearrangements of the funeral. We hired Graceful Memorial and just like it says in the name, everything was graceful. We were updated throughout the process, the whole staff was considerate and very helpful. On top of having courteous staff, excellent communication with the client, the overall process was very affordable. I will definitely be recommending Grace Memorial to everyone in need of superb funeral services.

Extremely kind and helpful people. They were very helpful in our time of sorrow. A really great…read moregroup of people who really care about doing what's right for your loved one. You won't regret using this company. Kind, caring and professional.

I loss my brother a few weeks ago and with the superior knowledge of Walker and Walker Funeral…read moreHome, I was able to lay him to rest with respect and ease during a very stressful time. The service provided was professional, responsive and with a caring concern for my loss. I was able to carry out for all my request regarding his Memorial service and Walker and Walker offers very helpful ideas that added so much value to my brother's service. I am so grateful for the special care received from this family owned business. I trust and I recommend Walker and Walker Funeral Home.

A month ago, with the help of Walker and Walker Funeral Home in Grapeland, Texas, we laid my father…read moreto rest. Thanks to Cessily, Erinn, and their parents it was a sweet dignified service. Our entire family was treated with such love and care. While it was a sad event to plan, the Walkers made the entire process completely stress free. No detail went unnoticed. Making sure my father was laid to rest in a dignified and loving manner was clearly the Walker's highest priority. We are so grateful we entrusted the burial of my beloved father to such a wonderful and caring funeral home.

For the past two years I have called the office to check on the setting of a headstone for Sharon…read moreWisnowski and burial of her ashes. Each time someone has said "I will call you back." This has gone on way longer than a simple phone call should. Please call the concerned family member immediately. No excuse for such neglect over this long of a period especially since it is all paid for.

The receptionist is weirdly hostile and rude, especially for a funeral home. and,…read more But worse, the place seems incompetent. NOT ONE instruction I requested was followed...from my mother's presentation, to the viewing, to the music at the graveside service. 1. I provided a photo of how she wore her hair combed and close to her head in layers and specifically said she did not tease it and fluff it out. They teased it and fluffed it out and gave her helmet hair. 2. I asked that only the immediate family be allowed into the viewing and the coffin stay closed until we had our time with my mother. When we arrived the viewing room had people in it and the coffin was open. A few people commented on her hair. 3. None of the music I provided was played at the graveside. Instead different tracks were played including one that my mom hated - which I had commented on in the arrangements meeting. It's unbelievable how bad their service was...almost like they deliberately sabotaged her funeral. They seem like the only funeral home in that area so if you are forced to use them I would micromanage make sure they can actually do what they are hired to do. This experience is going to matter. It's is going to stay with you. If you can go anywhere else, you should.

There isn't anyone I would trust more to handle my family needs in such critical times. Billy…read moreCauthen and his family are some of the most genuine kindhearted people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you for everything you do and contribute to the lives of our community.

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