J.E. Kidd - Oak Park Cemetery, Alvin, TX
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N 29° 24.768 W 095° 14.385
15R E 282691 N 3255808
Originally known as "Old City" Cemetery, its name was changed to Oak Park in the early 1950s. The "old" section is amazing, ancient trees reach out and block the sunlight.
Waymark Code: WMZMXX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2018
Views: 2
A concrete marker simply states:
J.E. KIDD
1915 - 1917
The Texas Historical Marker here reads:
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)
Date of Birth: 1915
Date of Death: 1917
Material: Concrete
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