Founders Memorial Cemetery, Houston

Name: Founders Memorial Cemetery
Address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston, United States

#97 among attractions in Houston

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Founders Memorial Cemetery, also known as Founders Memorial Park, is the oldest cemetery in Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 1836, it was originally known as "City Cemetery", and opened in conjunction with the founding of the City of Houston in what is now Fourth Ward near the edge of Downtown Houston. The cemetery is owned and operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and is also a public park. The two-acre site is a designated "Texas Historic Cemetery" by the Texas Historical Commission, and features many graves from citizens of the Republic of Texas including co-founder of Houston John Kirby Allen and veterans of the Texas Revolution. Consequently, the cemetery contains the second-most Texas Centennial Monuments, behind only the Texas State Cemetery. It lies adjacent to Beth Israel Cemetery, which is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Texas. ()

Established: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 29°45'27"N, 95°22'45"W

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1217 West Dallas StreetInner Loop (Fourth Ward)Houston United States

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Founders Memorial Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Sam Houston Park, Scanlan Fountain, Eagle Houston.

1 miE
Nightlife
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Houston
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is a haven for beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Located within the historic S.H. Kress & Co. Building, this iconic pub boasts a diverse selection of craft beers, with over 200 different...
0.6 miE
Museum, Park, Historical place
Sam Houston Park, Houston
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, Sam Houston Park stands as a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustling streets. This urban park, encompassing 20 acres, is not merely a green space but also a museum that serves as a testament...
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
Scanlan Fountain, Houston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Scanlan Fountain stands as a serene landmark amidst the bustling city life. Situated within Sam Houston Park, this elegant fountain was a gift to the city from the Scanlan family, prominent local philanthropists, in the early 20th...
0.9 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
24 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
0.7 miE
Park, Fountain
Tranquility Park, Houston
18 min walk • Tranquility Park is a municipal park in Houston, Texas.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Glenwood Cemetery, Houston
17 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Developed in 1871, the first professionally designed cemetery in the city accepted its first burial in 1872.
0.6 miE
City hall
Houston City Hall, Houston
15 min walk • The Houston City Hall building is the headquarters of the City of Houston's municipal government. Constructed during 1938 and 1939, the City Hall complex is located on Bagby Street on the western side of Downtown Houston.
0.5 miE
Museum, Postmodern architecture
Heritage Plaza, Houston
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1 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
26 min walk • Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community.
0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Bayou Music Center, Houston
20 min walk • The Bayou Music Center is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation and located in Houston, Texas, United States. The theater is located at the Bayou Place entertainment complex in Downtown Houston.
~1430 ftN
Park, Trail
Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston
7 min walk • Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Founders Memorial Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Fourth Ward, Houston (4 min walk), Bethel Baptist Church, Houston (6 min walk), African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston (7 min walk), Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston (7 min walk).

How to get to Founders Memorial Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Founders Memorial Cemetery:

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (14 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (18 min walk)

Light rail

Downtown Transit Center • Lines: Red (19 min walk)
Bell • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Train

Houston (25 min walk)