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Old Brazoria Cemetery

Brazoria, Brazoria County

Marker Text

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)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description corner of Star and Camp St., Old Brazoria Cemetery
Marker # 9532
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 29.055159, -95.562726

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