Historic cemeteries in Austin, Texas
Abel Cemetery
Abel Cemetery
Alexander Glenn Family Graveyard Cemetery
Allen-Johnston Cemetery
Amsler Grave Cemetery
Atkinson Cemetery
Austin County Paupers Cemetery
Baethe Cemetery
Bartay Cemetery
Bethany Cemetery
Bethany Colored Cemetery
Bovine Bluff Bend Cemetery
Brast #2 Cemetery
Brast Cemetery
Brookshire Cemetery
Brosig Cemetery
Buckhorn Cemetery
Buntzel Cemetery
Burger Cemetery
Burns Cemetery
Burt Cemetery
Caletka Cemetery
Cat Spring-Kollatschny Cemetery
Cat Spring-Lutheran Church Cemetery
Clarke Cemetery
Cochran Cemetery
Collier-Harris Cemetery
Concord Cemetery
Coshatte Cemetery
Cummings Cemetery
Czech Cemetery
Czoulauf Cemetery
Dabney-Hawkins-Corbin Cemetery
David Shelby Cemetery
Dehtloff Cemetery
Dittert Cemetery
Dittmar Cemetery
Dixon-Grimes Cemetery
Dotson Cemetery
Eckardt Cemetery
Ehler-Koehn Cemetery
El Pleasant-Parker Chapel Cemetery
Engelking Cemetery
Engelking Grave Cemetery
Falk Cemetery
Fenner Cemetery
Findeisen Cemetery
Fissler Cemetery
Flake #1 Cemetery
Flake #2 Cemetery
Frady Cemetery
Frances Cemetery
Francis Cemetery
Frank Cemetery
Franka Cemetery
Froelich Cemetery
Frydek Cemetery
Gabig Cemetery
Germania Cemetery
Gilbert Cemetery
Glenn Cemetery
Glenn, Bethel Hicks Glenn Cemetery
Gloar Cemetery
Goebel Cemetery
Goodwill Cemetery
Graf-Hoffman Cemetery
Granau Cemetery
Grimes Cemetery
Guardian Angel Cemetery
Haedge Cemetery
Hagemann Cemetery
Harms Cemetery
Harrison Cemetery
Hartsville Cemetery
Heitmann Cemetery
Henniger Family Cemetery-Industry
Henske-Krueger Cemetery
Henson Cemetery
Hill Cemetery
Hillboldt Cemetery
Hillside Cemetery
Hiltpold Cemetery
Himly Cemetery
Hobson Chance Cemetery
Hoffman Cemetery
Holtz Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery
Hoppe Cemetery
Huebner Cemetery
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery
Industry Brethern Church Cemetery
Industry Methodist Church Cemetery
Industry Old Methodist Cemetery
Industry Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
Ives Creek Cemetery
Jackson Family Cemetery
Jasek Cemetery
Jeff-Medford Cemetery
Jiminez Cemetery-Grave
Jochec-Slovak Cemetery
John Shelburne Cemetery
Kaechele Cemetery
Kahloff Cemetery
Karmichael Cemetery
Kersten Cemetery
Kessee Cemetery
Kiesewetter Cemetery
Kinkler Cemetery
Kleberg Cemetery
Kluever Family Cemetery
Knolle #2 Cemetery
Knolle Cemetery #1
Koch Cemetery
Koehn-Graf Cemetery
Kohler Cemetery
Kolbe Cemetery
Kollatschny Cemetery
Krasna Cemetery
Kroulik Cemetery
Kueffel Cemetery
Kurt Cemetery
Laas Cemetery
Macedonia Cemetery
Machemehl Cemetery
Mahnke Cemetery
Malicek Cemetery
Matthaei Cemetery
McGregor Cemetery
Meinecke Cemetery
Meir Cemetery
Menke Cemetery
Mernitz Cemetery
Mewis Cemetery
Mewis Cemetery
Meyer Cemetery
Michaelis Cemetery
Millheim Cemetery
Montgomery Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetry Cemetery
Muery Cemetery
Muller Cemetery
Munger Cemetery
Murff Cemetery
Nagel Cemetery
National Cemetery
Necker Cemetery
Nelsonville Cemetery
New Ulm Cemetery
New Wehdem Cemetery
Norris Cemetery
Oak Knoll Cemetery
Ognosky Cemetery
Old Travis Cemetery
Old Travis Cemetery
Ottmer Cemetery
Palm Cemetery
Parker Chapel Cemetery
Peters-Old Methodist Cemetery
Pfeffer #1 Cemetery
Pfeffer #2 Cemetery
Phillipsburg Cemetery
Pilgrims Rest Burleigh Cemetery
Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
Pilgrims' Rest Cemetery #1
Pilgrims' Rest Cemetery #2
Pitt Cemetery
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Pope Cemetery
Rogers Cemetery
Saint James Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Mary’s Cemetery
Samuel Chapel Cemetery
Samuel Shelburne Cemetery
San Felipe Cemetery #1
San Felipe Cemetery #2
Schaffner Cemetery
Schlapota Cemetery
Schmid Cemetery
Schmidt Cemetery
Schneider Cemetery
Scholz-Nolte Cemetery
Schrapps Cemetery
Schulke Cemetery
Scranton Grove Cemetery
Sealy Catholic Cemetery
Sealy Cemetery
Sealy Colored Cemetery
Sealy Holy Cross Cemetery
Severin Cemetery
Seyer Cemetery
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby Family Cemetery
Smith #2 Cemetery
Smith Family Plot Cemetery
Staehle Cemetery
Star Hill Cemetery
Stone-Motley Cemetery
Streb Cemetery
Stuessel Cemetery
Susen Cemetery
Svajda-Hejl Cemetery, Nelsonville
Swearingen Cemetery
Thompson Cemetery
Timme Cemetery
Travis-Davis Cemetery
Travis-Pier Cemetery
Trenckmann Family Cemetery
Ueckert Cemetery #1
Ueckert Cemetery #2
Ueckert Cemetery #3
Unknown (E Of Concord); Mapped Cemetery
Unknown (E Of Shelby); Mapped Cemetery
Unknown (E Of Yellow Creek); Mapped Cemetery
Unknown (E Of Yellow Creek, S Of Kansas/ Missouri); Mapped Cemetery
Unknown (N Of Ivys Creek); Mapped Cemetery
Unknown (Newberg Rd) Cemetery
Unknown (Shelby); Mapped On Voekle Rd Cemetery
Unknown (South Of Necker Cemetery; SW Of Millheim Cemetery)
Unknown Grave (mapped) Cemetery
Unknown Grave (USGS) Near CR 389 At Wagner Rd Cemetery
Vanderwerth Cemetery
Viereck Cemetery
Wallis Cemetery
Ward (Winklemann) Cemetery
Washam Cemetery
Weir Cemetery
Welcome Cemetery #1
Welcome Cemetery #2
Welcome Cemetery #3
Welcome Hospital Cemetery
Wellhausen Cemetery
Wesley Brethern Cemetery
William Shelburne Cemetery
Williams Cemetery
Williams, Bouldin Cemetery
Winkleman Cemetery
Zachas Cemetery
Zaskoda Cemetery
Zettel Cemetery
Ziemer Cemetery
About Austin County
Austin County Timeline
Austin County, located in the southeastern part of Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was initially inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Karankawa and the Akokisa. In the early 1820s, the Mexican government granted land to Stephen F. Austin, also known as the "Father of Texas," who established the first Anglo-American settlements in the region.
In 1824, Austin County was officially created as one of the original 23 counties of Texas. The county was named in honor of Stephen F. Austin and served as a major center for the colonization of Texas. During this time, settlers began to arrive and establish farms, bringing with them their unique cultures and traditions.
Austin County also played a significant role in the Texas Revolution. In 1832, local colonists held the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, which voiced their support for Antonio López de Santa Anna, who was then the leader of Mexico. However, as tensions escalated, the colonists became part of the rebellion against Mexican rule, leading to the famous Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. This battle marked a major turning point in Texas history, resulting in the defeat of Santa Anna's forces and the eventual independence of Texas.
Throughout the years, Austin County continued to develop and thrive. The county seat, Bellville, was established in 1848 and has remained an important cultural and economic center. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century further contributed to the growth of the county, connecting it with other regions. Today, Austin County is known for its rich agricultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant community, making it a unique and significant part of Texas history.
In 1824, Austin County was officially created as one of the original 23 counties of Texas. The county was named in honor of Stephen F. Austin and served as a major center for the colonization of Texas. During this time, settlers began to arrive and establish farms, bringing with them their unique cultures and traditions.
Austin County also played a significant role in the Texas Revolution. In 1832, local colonists held the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, which voiced their support for Antonio López de Santa Anna, who was then the leader of Mexico. However, as tensions escalated, the colonists became part of the rebellion against Mexican rule, leading to the famous Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. This battle marked a major turning point in Texas history, resulting in the defeat of Santa Anna's forces and the eventual independence of Texas.
Throughout the years, Austin County continued to develop and thrive. The county seat, Bellville, was established in 1848 and has remained an important cultural and economic center. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century further contributed to the growth of the county, connecting it with other regions. Today, Austin County is known for its rich agricultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant community, making it a unique and significant part of Texas history.
Austin County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Austin County, Texas.
- 1821 - Austin County is established as one of the original 23 counties in Texas.
- 1831 - Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas", passes away and is buried in Austin County.
- 1836 - Texas gains independence from Mexico, leading to an influx of settlers in Austin County.
- 1856 - The town of Bellville is established as the county seat of Austin County.
- 1861-1865 - Austin County residents actively participate in the American Civil War.
- 1878 - The Texas state legislature formally recognizes Austin County as the "Cradle of the Republic".
- 1887 - The San Felipe and Southwestern Railroad connects Austin County to the rest of Texas.
- 1907 - The Brazos River floods Austin County, causing significant damage and loss of life.
- 1965 - The Stephen F. Austin State Park is established in Austin County.
- 1992 - The Austin County Historical Commission is formed to preserve the county's history and heritage.
- Present - Austin County continues to thrive as an agricultural and historic region in Texas.