Historical Marker
Confederate Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Alvin, Texas
( on FM 517 near intersection with 517 and SH 35)
Marker installed: 1968
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).