Columbia Cemetery - West Columbia, TX
Posted by: jhuoni
N 29° 08.450 W 095° 38.861
15R E 242417 N 3226488
This beautiful historic cemetery is the home of no less than 15 waymarks. Take some time and wander this histoical site.
Waymark Code: WMVY58
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
Views: 3
A Texas Historical Marker to the right of the gate:
Site given by Josiah H. Bell family-- out of their grant, the first deeded to one of "Old 300" in colony of Stephen F. Austin. Has graves of many heroes of Texas Revolution of 1836. Deeded in 1852 to Bethel Presbyterian Church; since 1933 managed by Columbia Cemetery Association.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: West Columbia, Brazoria County, TX, USA
Approximate number of graves: 2,300
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post an original, un-copywrited picture of the Cemetery into this Waymark gallery, along with any observations about the cemetery.