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Old Columbia Cemetery

West Columbia, Brazoria County

Marker Text

Site given by Josiah H. Bell family-- out of their grant, the first deeded to one of "Old 300" in colony of Stephen F. Austin. Has graves of many heroes of Texas Revolution of 1836. Deeded in 1852 to Bethel Presbyterian Church; since 1933 managed by Columbia Cemetery Association.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Jackson & 16th St.
Marker # 9546
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 29.140619, -95.647838

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