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Confederate Cemetery

Alvin, Brazoria County

Marker Text

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)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on FM 517 near intersection with 517 and SH 35
Marker # 9549
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery; Civil War
Latitude, Longitude 29.429158, -95.228196

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