Austin Cemeteries

Cemeteries are sacred to most people, so when one is established it tends to be undisturbed from that point onward. This affords us with opportunities to observe some Austin history that has not been paved over in the name of progress. While 100 year old buildings may be replaced with modern skyscapers 100 year old graves can usually still be found where they originally lay.

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Decker Cemetery This cemetery in east Austin testifies to the many Swedish immigrants who settled in the area. South Gabriel Cemetery Overshadowed by nearby Bertram, South Gabriel's legacy lies mainly in its cemetery. Davis Cemetery In this central Austin neighborhood you'll find one of the oldest cemeteries in Austin that dates near the end of the Texas Republic.	What did this base most likely hold? Find out at Cemeterio Guadalupe.
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