Old City Cemetery
First cemetery in Alvin. Acquired by city in 1892. Oldest legible inscription (1889) marks grave of pioneer and Civil War veteran G. W. Durant. Many early settlers are buried here, as are several victims of 1900 hurricane. Name changed to Oak Park in 1953. (1966)
29.4128° N, 95.2410° W
Where to Find It
Oak Park Cemetery, off SH 288
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi SW First Methodist Church of Alvin Alvin
- 0.7 mi NW Cummings-Smith House Alvin
- 0.9 mi NW Birchfield - McCown House Alvin
- 0.9 mi NW First Presbyterian Church of Alvin Alvin
- 1.4 mi NE Confederate Cemetery Alvin
- 6.1 mi SW Vicinity of Oyster Creek and Chocolate Bayou Alvin