Historical Markers in Texas

Old Brazoria Cemetery

History·Brazoria County·Texas

Site given to Brazoria in 1827 by government of Mexico as cemetery for Catholics; thus was open to all residents, as all Austin Colony settlers were legally Catholics. By 1930, this was full, and new cemetery opened. Most pioneer families have members buried here. (1967)

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29.0552, -95.5627

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