I have written dozens of cemetery reviews, but this is the first time I've updated one. The reason…read morebeing is due to a TV news story that revealed some recent upgrades to Austin's first black cemetery. There is now a map of the Who's Who black Austinites that are buried here along with descriptive QR codes by their markers. I was impressed by the amount of information these QR codes revealed about each individual. Many of the graves have been repaired and cleaned, but a severe storm in June 2025 hit this property and damaged all of the old growth oak trees on the property. If you're an Austin history buff, especially black history, you should come by to pay your respects and read about those who contributed greatly to their community. I would love to see this QR mapping program at other black cemeteries around Manor, Elgin and Round Rock. Informative photos and videos included.

This is another one of those cemetery plots in the Austin area that just seem to show up out of…read morenowhere in the middle of a residential area. This cemetery sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on Teton Drive, which is just a few blocks from US 183 on Ohlen Road. Sadly, the cemetery which sits on less than an acre is in a shambles and in a very disorganized state. It is completely surrounded by residential homes on all sides, but this would've been in the middle of nowhere at the turn of the 20th century, which is how old some of these markers are. There are many older headstones here blended in with some newer ones as recently as 2020. Most of the cemetery is primarily green space with lots of toppled over headstones. That leads me to believe there may be many people buried at this location which may have had wooden markers at one time which have long since decayed away. Why there are some recent interments amongst these much older ones in such a dilapidated and disorganized cemetery is beyond me. I suspect this may be a African-American cemetery. Unfortunately, at this time, it does not appear that any attempt has been made to restore any of the fallen or broken headstones. At least the photos below will be added to Google maps.

This African-American cemetery is surrounded by a high fence and maintained by the nearby St. Paul…read moreBaptist Church, which was established in 1873. There are 172 burials at the cemetery that have been documented at findagrave.com. Other documents and websites include various information about burials and family members. The Find a Grave listings include some images of the people buried there and their grave markers, obituaries, and death certificates. The cemetery, once in an open field, was surrounded by the Wooten neighborhood when it was established; eventually the high fence was added. Note: The church's website shows its name as "St. Paul." On Find a Grave, the cemetery is listed as "St. Pauls." The sign on the cemetery fence reads "St. Paul's Baptist Church."

Very historic cemetery with early Texas pioneer settlers back when it was part of Mexico and Indian…read moretribes were in the area!! Most of the men worked as Texas Rangers during the wild frontier days. I was mainly looking for Rogers Hornsby, the baseball legend, but there are generations of the family buried here. Maybe do a little Genealogy research before if you want to know "who's who".

I was actually surprised to see a large well-manicured cemetery located almost a quater of a mile…read moredown a difficult to drive gravel road just off of Webberville Rd (aka FM-969). I don't recommend driving a small compact car down this single lane rough road because of the unevenness of it. The cemetery has a hundred or more graves, many of which are of the name Hornsby. Two things I noticed, there were quite a number of graves that had the "daughters of the republic" seal on them. The other thing I observed was that there were quite a number of Texas Rangers crosses as well. The cemetery is filled with some figures of local Texas history. And like a lot of graveyards from the 1800s, sadly quite a number of those graves are infants and children. I did find two large stone historical markers, but not a Texas historical sign. There's a sign on the entry gate where you can email questions to. Immediately next-door to the cemetery there's another cemetery called Cementario Mexicano. So if you're looking for a really nice cemetery to visit, I would recommend this place, but be sure to drive an off road vehicle or pick up to get there. The photos below help with the history.

This particular cemetery is surrounded by housing on three sides and is located at the end of a…read morenarrow stretch of road just off of Rundburg. The road that leads to the cemetery entrance is run down with some homeless encampments along it. There are about six parking spaces and you can actually drive into the cemetery itself. The one thing that I noticed that was conspicuously absent was a Texas historical sign which you would normally see at older graveyards like this. The cemetery would've been located on the outskirts of Austin in the 1800s, but is of course now surrounded by urban growth. There are quite a number of graves from the 1800s but there are recent burials as well. It is relatively well-maintained and there was even an information booth explaining who is buried where. This cemetery appears to be about 5 acres in size and has hundreds of graves. Many of the graves are from the turn of the 20th century or before, but there are a handful of newer ones. I did find a couple of graves from 2020. Despite looking pretty full, it appears there is still room for those who would like to be interred here. Plenty of pictures below with more information.

Williamson Creek Cemetery. This is an enslaved cemetery with deep historical significance for…read moreAustin, Texas. It is a private cemetery and does not receive funding from the city, county, or any other entity--everything is maintained entirely by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer your time, we would greatly appreciate your help, as the cemetery can always use additional support.

This cemetery is just a stones throw away from I 35, just a block from Stassney Ln and behind some…read moreretail outlets. I spotted it on Google maps, so with this review, the photos should make it to Google maps. Unfortunately, it is completely overgrown and uncared for which makes it hard to spot from the road. There is a fence that surrounds the perimeter, but it too has seen better days. To add to the confusion, many of the graves are just randomly laid out and in a state of disrepair. Little to no effort has been made to restore the grounds. Most of the markers are cast in concrete, not granite, leading me to believe this may be an African-American graveyard. It appears some members of the public have set up a few benches at the fence perimeter, but no restoration has been attempted. If you come here in the summertime and the weeds are high, you may run across a snake. You will need jeans and boots to get through all the scrub and stickers. Apart from a Texas historical marker, there is no additional information that I could find other than in the photos below.

In 1874 when this cemetery was established, it would've been in a very remote location, but not…read moretoday. Although I will say at the entrance there are single-family residences and at the back you'll find longhorns grazing behind the fence. Despite well over 1000 headstones on the property, it is very well organized and laid out with a paved road running through it. At the entrance, you'll find a sign with all the graves numbered and the rules pertaining to interment. It is still an active and well tended to and manicured cemetery with plenty of space left. Many of the markers still see regular attendance and appreciation by family members. At the front of the property, you'll find upright markers and towards the back they are all flush mount markers. The only thing this cemetery lacks is a Texas historical sign. I was surprised there was not one here after walking the property. However, there are lots of shade trees (mostly Oaks) on the property. The older headstones are located on the west side of the property and the newer ones towards the back and east side. One thing that got my attention, was the fact that all of the older headstones have been cleaned to the point of being fresh and new again. There's still room in case you want to make this your forever home and here is the number to call (512) 777-9336. Informative photos posted here and on Google maps.

This cemetery is located on a side road just a stones throw away from RM - 620. What's really…read moreunique about this cemetery is that all the graves look as though they were "do it yourself" projects. These plots are well carved out on the sloping limestone hillside. Many of the gravesites have used the natural materials of the Hill country and embellished them with some personal items. This is still an active cemetery with many recent graves, however, I did not spot any markers from the 1800s. For the most part, the cemetery is well manicured and taken care of, and even has a paved road, running through it from the front gate to the rear gate. The graves and family plots are randomly arranged according to the topography of the hillside. Access to the property is simple with just an unlocked gate and a low perimeter wall. Many of the decedents here may well be associated with the Whitestone church just 100 feet away. There is also a recently built columbarium for those who wish to store their ashes here. Normally, this would be a nice quiet place in the country, but that's not the case with the noisy traffic on 620. I did not spot any Texas historical sign nor any information on making this your forever home. This is most likely a private cemetery, not a city one and I even spotted a grave where someone had their dog buried next to them. Informative photos below.

This 2-3 acre cemetery is located directly on the busy Montopolis Drive. It is not fenced off and…read morehas no road leading into it. As you might guess from the name, this graveyard is populated by Hispanic decedents. I've seen some Hispanic graveyards which have been well kept up by family members, but unfortunately this acreage seems neglected. Many of these graves date back to the 1920s, 30s and newer. I do not believe this is an active graveyard as there were no recent decedents to be found here. The most recent grave that I could find here was from 1964. The photos included in this review will add better insight.