Black plaque № 24509

Black plaque № 24509

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) #12421

by Texas Historical Commission #12421 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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