Glenwood Cemetery, Houston

Name: Glenwood Cemetery
Address: 2525 Washington Ave, Houston, 77007-6020, United States
Telephone: +1 713-864-7886

#46 among attractions in Houston

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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. Its location at Washington Avenue overlooking Buffalo Bayou served as an entertainment attraction in the 1880s. The design was based on principles for garden cemeteries, breaking the pattern of the typical gridiron layouts of most Houston cemeteries. Many influential people lay to rest at Glenwood, making it the "River Oaks of the dead." As of 2018, Glenwood includes the annexed property of the adjacent Washington Cemetery, creating a total area of 84 acres with 18 acres still undeveloped. ()

Established: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 29°45'55"N, 95°23'7"W

Address

2525 Washington AveInner Loop (Washington Avenue - Memorial Park)Houston 77007-6020 United States

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+1 713-864-7886

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Glenwood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Aquarium, Sam Houston Park, Scanlan Fountain, Tranquility Park.

1 miE
Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium, Houston
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Downtown Aquarium stands as a multifaceted entertainment complex that combines the thrills of an amusement park with the wonder of underwater exploration. This aquatic wonderland, transformed from two Houston landmarks – Fire...
1 miE
Museum, Park, Historical place
Sam Houston Park, Houston
26 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...
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
Scanlan Fountain, Houston
22 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...
1.1 miE
Park, Fountain
Tranquility Park, Houston
27 min walk • Tranquility Park is a municipal park in Houston, Texas.
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City hall
Houston City Hall, Houston
26 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.
1 miSE
Museum, Postmodern architecture
Heritage Plaza, Houston
26 min walk • Heritage Plaza is a postmodern skyscraper located in the Skyline District of downtown Houston, Texas. Standing at 762 feet, the tower is the 5th-tallest building in Houston, the 8th-tallest in Texas, and the 60th-tallest in the United States.
1.1 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Bayou Music Center, Houston
28 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.
0.4 miSE
Park, Trail
Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston
11 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.
1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
25 min walk • The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a theater in Houston, Texas, United States. Opened to the public in 2002, the theater is located downtown on the edge of the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center features 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park and Houston City Hall.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Wortham Theater Center, Houston
30 min walk • The Wortham Theater Center is a performing arts center located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The Wortham Theater Center, designed by Eugene Aubry of Morris Architects, was built out of private funds totaling over $66 Million.
0.8 miNW
Music venue
Rockefeller's, Houston
20 min walk • Rockefeller's is a live music venue located in Houston, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glenwood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston (10 min walk), Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston (11 min walk), Memorial by Windsor, Houston (11 min walk), Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston (11 min walk).

How to get to Glenwood Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glenwood Cemetery:

Train

Houston (28 min walk)

Light rail

Theater District • Lines: Green, Purple (29 min walk)
Bell • Lines: Red (34 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (30 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (34 min walk)