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Velasco Cemetery

Freeport, Brazoria County

Marker Text

In 1891 Brazos Investment Company dedicated these 2.5 acres as the only public cemetery in the county, except for an early slave graveyard, Clute. The deed calls for usage without charge for plots. Earliest grave marker 1893. Maintained by Velasco Cemetery Association. (1967)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Ave. H and Victoria St. (call 297-2661 for access)
Marker # 9608
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 28.984235, -95.385832

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