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Established in the 1890's by John A. Wharton Camp, U. C. V.; burial ground for Confederate veterans and families. After increase of acreage, use of cemetery was extended to public. Veterans of 4 wars; 1900 hurricane victims as well as prominent civic leaders are buried here. (1968)
Confederate Cemetery is a historical marker in Alvin, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 127 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 252 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4294, -95.2283 near Alvin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Confederate Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Alvin Historical Museum, Alvin City Cemetery, and Cummings - Smith House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009549. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Confederate Cemetery” names 2 distinct records in Brazoria County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1968 in Alvin. The others:
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