Cemeteries of Brazos County

Located approximately 9 miles north of Bryan in the Tabor community. From the Brazos County Courthouse go north on Texas Ave. 1 mile to Hwy 21 east, turn right go .3 miles to FM 974, turn left to Tabor. From Tabor turn left on Alexander Road, go 1.4 miles. Cemetery is on right beside the Alexander Methodist Church.

Alexander Cemetery Texas Historical Commission marker

There was a schoolhouse near this site in 1854 when, according to tradition, the first interment was made here. That early grave, for a child by the name of Whitley, had no marker, and has been lost.

This land was part of a one-league headright grant made on Oct. 15, 1832, by Mexico to George W. Singleton, who had come to Texas with the "Old 300" settlers of Stephen F. Austin. Two of Singleton's heirs living in Washington County, on October 2, deeded ten acres from the grant for the use and benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Alexander Church building was then erected near the school, and burials were continued in the area.

The earliest identifiable grave is that of one of the original trustees of the property, James Walker (1817-74). William Lawrence, another of the first trustees, was also buried here in 1879.

The Alexander Cemetery Association was formed in 1941, with A. J. McCallum as president and L. T. Wilson, secretary-treasurer. Joe B. Walker, Wilson's successor, has served the association for 27 years. The association installed the chain link fence and water supply system. There are about 300 marked graves, and the cemetery is still open to burials. (1974)

The cemetery acquired its name from the Alexander Methodist Church which was named for Reverend Robert Alexander, a circuit rider, who organized the church at this site in 1854 in a log cabin schoolhouse. The first church building was built in 1856 on land deeded to the church on Dec. 5, 1856 by Elizabeth Boatwright and John Singleton. It is believed that the first person buried in the cemetery was a small child with the surname Whitley, a great niece of E. W. Thompson who was one of the descendants of a pilgrim who came to America on the Mayflower.

Allenfarm Cemetery is located in the southern part of Brazos County. From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 15.5 miles toward Navasota to FM 159, turn right on FM 159, go 7.4 miles to Cawthon. The Bethel Grove Baptist Church is on the left and the Bethel Grove Cemetery is to the rear of the church with Allenfarm Cemetery directly behind with only a fence separating the two cemeteries.

This cemetery is located in the southern tip of Brazos County. From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 21.6 miles toward Navasota to FM 2154, turn right on FM 2154 and go 1.8 miles, turn left and cross RR, turn to your right and go a short distance to the entrance to Deerchase which will be on the left. The drive has a white fence leading to the house and barn. The cemetery is in the pasture to the left of the driveway. It is enclosed with a low white rail fence.

The Barker Family Cemetery was established on the land of James A. Barker. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Holsten now own the land. The earliest marker located is for a three day old infant daughter of Loretto E. (Barker) and W. A. McMichael. Tom Barker, grandson of James A. Barker furnished some of this information.

Barker's Prairie Cemetery is located in the southern tip of Brazos County. From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 21.6 miles toward Navasota to FM 2154, turn right on FM 2154 and go L.8 miles, turn left anc cross RR, and then turn to your right, pass the entrance to Deerchase on your left, go .4 miles to an intersection with a telephone house on the far side of the road and a sign Barker's Cemetery across from it, turn left and go straight along the fence line 3.5 miles to an aluminum gate, go .1 mile further to the cemetery.

Land for this cemetery was donated by James A. Baker to the negro community to use for a cemetery. The earliest date located on a marker in this cemetery was 1901.

Batts Ferry Cemetery is in the southern section of Brazos County. From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 2.5 miles to Villa Maria Drive. Turn right on Villa Maria Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Wellborn Road (immediatly before the railroad tracks) for 8.2 miles to the Wellborn community. From Wellborn take Koppe Bridge Road to the right, go 2.5 miles to Batts Ferry Road, turn left and go 1.1 miles to the river. The cemetery is on the left of the road on land owned by Tommy Arhopulos.

Bethel Grove Cemetery is in the southern tip of Brazos County. From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 15.5 miles to FM 159, turn right on FM 159, go 7.4 miles to Cawthon, the Bethel Grove Baptist Church is on the left and the cemetery is to the rear of the church. Immediately behind this cemetery is another one with all the stones written in Spanish.

Burials are for families in the Cawthon community in the southernmost tip of the county.

Bickham Cemetery is located 16.4 miles from Brazos County Courthouse. From Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) north 1 mile to Hwy 21 east. Turn right on Hwy 21 east and go 5.9 miles to FM 2776. Turn left on FM 2776 and go 6.1 miles to FM 974. Take FM 974 to the right for .3 mile and turn left on Dick Elliott Road for 2.2 miles. Turn right on Bickham Cemetery Road and go .9 mile. The cemetery is located on the right.

Bickham Cemetery is an attractive, well maintained cemetery located in the northern part of Brazos County. One of the participants of the Battle of San Jacinto is buried here.

This cemetery is located west of Bryan. From the Brazos County Courthouse, take the Wm. J. Bryan Parkway (FR 158W) west, go 1.2 miles until you reach the intersection of Hwy 21, continue traveling west on Hwy 21 for 4.4 miles to Smetana Road, turn right on Smetana Road, go 2.2 miles and turn left on Britten Road, continue until you cross RR track, immediately turn right on Homola Road, go .4 miles further and the cemetery will be on the left about 100 feet from the road near a small tree in the pasture on Mrs. James B. Milberger's farm.

This cemetery is located two and four tenths miles east of Bryan. From the Brazos County Courthouse take the Wm. J. Bryan Parkway east 2.4 miles to the Boonville Cemetery on the left. Cross over Hwy 6 after traveling two miles and continue on FM 158 another .4 miles.

Boonville Cemetery is the only county owned cemetery in Brazos County. This free public cemetery was designated in 1841 when the plats of the old township of Boonville were laid out. It is Brazos County's only remnant of its first county seat. Harvey Mitchell, known as the father of Brazos County; Benjamin Hubert, the grandfather of former Texas A&M chancellor Frank Hubert, along with fighters in the Battle of San Jacinto and other early Brazos countians are buried here.

This cemetery is located southeast of Bryan. From the Brazos County Courthouse, take the Wm. J. Bryan Parkway (formerly 25th St.) east, it will change to FM 158, continue 4.7 miles to the intersection of Hwy 30, continue straight ahead on Hwy 30, go 1.4 miles to Pate Road, turn right. The cemetery is on the right next to the Bright Light Baptist Church.

Reportedly this cemetery was established in 1884 about the same time as the church, and was once called Churchyard Cemetery; however, the grave of Susannna Graham who died in 1882 has been located in this cemetery.

From the Brazos Co. courthouse proceed south on Texas Ave., (Bus. Hwy 6, for 4.1 miles to Hwy 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 proceed west 5.1 miles to Lightsey Lane, go left (west) 1 mile, turn left on a gravel road, go 1 mile, turn left into a driveway and enter the pasture, turn left, go .4 of a mile, the cemetery is on the right.

This was the first cemetery to serve the Brushy community. It has been abandoned since the 1950's and is overgrown. This has occurred since the gate is kept locked and there is no public access. Clayton Cemetery was established and now most of the community are interred there.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 2.5 miles to Villa Maria Drive. Turn right on Villa Maria Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Wellborn Road (immediatly before the railroad tracks) for 8.2 miles to the Wellborn community. From Wellborn take Koppe Bridge Road to the right. The cemetery is located one half mile from Brazos River on Koppe Bridge Road.

Located six and one half miles west of Bryan. From the Brazos County Courthouse, take the Wm. J. Bryan Parkway (FR 158W) west 1.2 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21, continue traveling west on Hwy 21 another 4.4 miles to Smetana Road, turn right on Smetana Road, go .9 miles, the cemetery is on the left.

In the Smetana community in the early days it was the custom to set aside a plot of land for a family cemetery. The Cahill family cemetery was founded in 1873 when James Cahill, section foreman for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, died. Mary Bowles Hennefin Cahill, his wife, buried him on the home place. Other members of the Cahill family were later buried there.

This cemetery is just west of A&M Annex. From the Brazos County Courthouse, take the Wm. J. Bryan Parkway (FR 158W) west 1.2 miles until FR 158 ends at Hwy 21, continue on Hwy 21 west until you see the entrance of the Texas A&M Annex. It will be 6.3 miles, take the first road to the left past the annex, go 0.4 mile to the cemetery which is on the corner of Pitts and Kuder Roads.

The earliest stone found in this cemetery was dated 1882. This was the major black cemetery for this part of the county.

From the Brazos Co. courthouse proceed south on Texas Ave., (Bus. Hwy 6, for 4.1 miles to Hwy 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 proceed west for 6.3 miles to Vincent Road. Turn right on Vincent Road for 0.3 mile and turn left at the corner of Vincent and Old Jones Road, go 0.1 mile, the cemetery is on the left.

James Green, Sr. owns the land where the cemetery is located. It was established in the early 1950's when the Brushy Cemetery was no longer open for burials in the Brushy community. It is located across the road from the Clayton Baptist Church.

Concord Cemetery is located 23.9 miles from the Brazos County Courthouse. From the courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north. Go 1 mile to Hwy 21 east. Turn right and go 15.1 miles on Hwy 21 east to FR 974. Turn left on FR 974 for 6.2 miles. Turn right on Edge School House Road and go 1.6 miles. Concord Cemetery is on the right but is not visible from the road.

The original site of this cemetery had a building which served as a church and a school. Only two markers can be located in this cemetery and they are very hard to decipher. Some markers were moved to the New Church Cemetery which is 1 mile away. Family records indicate that there were other burials here which no longer have markers.

Corgey Cemetery is located 24.9 miles from the Brazos County Courthouse. From the courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north. Go 1 mile to Hwy 21 east. Turn right on Hwy 21 east and go 15.1 miles to FM 974. Take FM 974 for 5.9 miles to Macey Road (FM 974 takes a ninety degree turn to the left at Macey Road). Take Macey Road to the right for 2.9 miles. Corgey Cemetery is the field on the left, between Little Cedar and Bockhorn Creeks. It cannot be seen from the road.

The Corgey family have moved their markers to the New Church Cemetery and are no longer burying their family here.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Pkwy (FM 158) east 1.9 miles to Hwy 6 north. Take Hwy 6 north 3.6 miles to the Tabor Road (FM 974) exit. Turn right on FM 974 and go 11.8 miles. Turn left on Wheelock Hall Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Locke Road for .5 mile. The Cottonwood Cemetery is in a clump of trees on the right.

The Cottonwood community once had a church which was also used for a school. The cemetery appears to have been established in the late 1800's. In 1910, a new church was built one mile south of the original site. Since that time there have been very few burials. The site is thickly covered with trees and brush which make it difficult to locate and read the markers. The infant son of A. L. and Martha Orear has the oldest stone still existing in this cemetery.

From the courthouse take Texas Ave south (Bus. Hwy 6 south) for 16.1 miles to FM 159. Take FM 159 west to the right for 5.6 miles. FM 159 makes a curve to the right at this point. Take the gravel road here for .7 mile. Turn left go 1.1 miles. The Cox Cemetery is on the right.

Located on the old Walton ranch property, the markers in this cemetery are very scattered and many appear to be missing.

From Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave south (Bus. Hwy 6 south) for 6.9 miles to the intersection with FM 2818. Take FM 2818 to the right for 1.9 miles to the intersection with FM 2154. Take 2154 left for 9.5 miles to High Prairie Road. Turn right on High Prairie Road for .2 mile where the road curves. Turn into first driveway on the right. Cross a cattle guard and go about 1/4 mile to the fence. Dodson Cemetery is on the right about 500' from the house.

The cemetery was established in 1960 when a member of the Dodson family died about a year after they had moved to this location. A chain link fence surrounds a large marker with the inscription, "The family of J. Ben and Zerah Jean Case Dodson." There is an individual marker for Benny Joe Dodson, son of Joseph Benjamin and Zerah Jean Case Dodson.

The Ebeneezer Cemetery is located 11.6 miles from the Brazos County Courthouse. From the courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north 1 mile to Hwy 21 east. Take Hwy 21 east 9.4 miles to FM 2038. Turn left on FM 2038 and go 2.4 miles to Dilly Shay Tap Road. Turn left on Dilly Shaw Tap Road for .2 mile. Ebeneezer Cemetery is located on the left.

The few markers are difficult to locate due to the dense brush even though the cemetery is very near the road.

From the courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Pkwy (FR 158) east to Hwy 6 north. Take Hwy 6 north 3.5 miles to the Tabor Road (FR 974) exit. Turn right on FR 974 and go 13.1 miles to Ferrill Creek Road. Turn right on Ferrill Creek Road. The cemetery is on the left 1.6 miles down this road.

This cemetery has been neglected and from all the indentions, it appears that there were many more burials than markers.

From the courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north to Hwy 21 east. Take Hwy 21 east 6.4 miles. The Franze Cemetery is located near Mathis Creek on the Franze estate, now owned by Eleanore Franze Kindt and Emmett Kindt. The Kindt home is a two story house with columns and is on the left side of the road.

This cemetery was established by Friedrich August Franze when his wife, Augusta, died. Both Augusta and August were born in Seifhennersdorf, Saxon, Germany, Augusta Louise Tietze Franze was first buried in the Kurten Cemetery. After a brick vault was constructed by August Franze on his farm, her body was placed in the vault. When it was discovered that the vault was no longer water tight, the coffin was placed in the ground and the vault was taken down. A decorative iron fence encloses the graves of Augusta and August Franze.

From intersection of Hwy 6 and OSR, east 7.1 miles to the church.

The Friendship Cemetery is located adjacent to the Friendship Baptist Church on the Old San Antonio Road (OSR). From the Brazos Co. courthouse to north on Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy 6) for ______ miles. Turn right on OSR and go east 7.1 miles to the church. The cemetery is located next to the church.

The Gerke-Seale Cemetery is located on the Tauber ranch 14.8 miles from the Brazos County Courthouse. From the courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north for 1 miles to Hwy 21 east. Take Hwy 21 east for 12.3 miles to Sand Creek Road (gravel road on the left immediately after crossing Sand Creek). Turn left and go 1.2 miles and turn right (white rail fence on both side of road). This road is on the Tauber ranch. The cemetery is on the right through the fields. Please go to the ranch headquarters at the end of the road and ask permission before trying to find Gerke-Seale Cemetery. It is located on private property.

This cemetery was once called Cedar Creek Cemetery. Buried in this cemetery is Eli Seale, a participant in the Battle of San Jacinto and his wife Susannah Davis Seale, who died in 1847. This is one of the earliest identifiable graves in Brazos County.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Pkwy (FR 158W) west for 1.3 miles until it ends at the intersection of Hwy 21 west. Continue on Hwy 21 west for 4.5 miles. Turn left on Silver Hill Road and continue for 1.2 miles. Turn right on Goodson Bend Road. Go 1.2 miles on Goodson Bend Road. Go through the gate on the left and into the pasture. Follow the road about 0.75 mile to the Goodson house and cemetery.

J. L. and Lenora Bond Goodson bought the land where this cemetery is located in 1873. Their only living grandchild, Viola Goodson Spell, now lives on the land next to this cemetery.

From the Brazos County Courthouse, take Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FM 158) east 2 miles to Hwy 6 (east bypass). Travel south on Hwy. 6 for 6.9 miles to the Rock Praire Road exit. Exit Hwy 6 at Rock Praire Road. At the intersection of Hwy 6 south and Rock Prairie Road, turn left, cross over Rock Praire Road, turn right at stop sign for .1 mile and then turn left onto Rock Prairie Road. Go 2.3 miles to the home of Arthur and Dolly Olden. It is the first house on the right after passing the College Station land fill. The cemetery is in the woods so inquire at the house.

The land where this cemetery is located was purchased by James Cooper about 1875 and was later purchased by the Carll family. Only one of the four markers remaining in this cemetery can be read. It is not known whether this Griffith was related to those buried in the nearby Reliance Cemetery or not.

Take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) north from the courthouse for one mile to the intersection of Bus. Hwy 6 and Hwy 21. Take Hwy 21 east for 8 miles to Opersteny Road. Turn right for .5 of a mile to the Opersteny home which will be on the left, ask there as the cemetery is on Opersteny land.

This is an interesting family cemetery enclosed by a fence. There is a single granite stone with the inscription: "In memory of the Louis Holubec estate and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Opersteny." Iron crosses indicate the places of individual burials.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FM 158) east for 1.9 miles to Hwy 6 north. Take Hwy 6 north 3.6 miles to the Tabor Road (FM 974) exit. Turn right on FM 974 an go 7.1 miles to the Tabor community. From Tabor, take Broach Road, go .9 mile, turn left, go .5 of a mile, turn left into the private drive, go .2 of a mile, the cemetery is on the right.

This cemetery is also referred to as the old Henry family cemetery.

From the courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Pkwy (FR 158) east to Hwy 6 north. Take Hwy 6 north 3.5 miles to the Tabor Road (FR 974) exit. Turn right on FR 974 and go 13.1 miles to Ferrill Creek Road. Turn right on Ferrill Creek Road. The cemetery is on the left 1.6 miles down this road.

(Same directions as Evans, but cemetery not found) near Union Community.

Take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) south from the Brazos County Courthouse for 4.1 miles to the intersection of Bus. Hwy 6 and FR 60. Turn right on FR 60 west for 4.6 miles to Jones Road. Turn right on Jones Road and go 1.2 miles to Piper Lane. Turn right and go to the third house on the left and inquire. The cemetery is on private property about 1/4 mile from the house. It is hard to reach as it is surrounded by creeks and woods.

This is a small cemetery with one of the oldest identifiable grave markers in Brazos County.

Hwy 21 east 1/4 mile east of Coulter Field on north side of Hwy. 300 ft. off Hwy.

This cemetery is also known as the Sugar Hill Cemetery to area residents.

Kurten Cemetery is located 11.6 miles from the courthouse. From courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy 6) north 1 mile to Hwy 21 east. Go right for 9.4 miles to FM 2038. Take FM 2038 to the left for .9 mile to Kurten Cemetery Road. Turn left for .3 mile. The cemetery is on left across cattle guard at top of the hill.

This well maintained cemetery has served the Kurten community since its beginning. It is located on a rolling hill directly west of the original homesite of Henry Kurten.

From the intersection of Hwy 21 east and the east bypass go 14.25 miles on Hwy 21 east, turn left on FM 974, go 5.7 miles to Macey Road, turn right on Macey Road, go about 4.5 miles to the second entrance of Bundick Road, turn right, go .5 of a mile. The cemetery is on the right next to the Macey Memorial Chapel.

This is a community cemetery, serving the Macy community, with the first burial in 1985. It is neatly enclosed with a chain link fence and is well kept.

Four and 1/3 miles north of Edge on FM 974, then right on unnamed lane 1 and 1/2 miles, cemetery on left.

From Wellborn, take Koppe Bridge Road to the Batts Ferry Road intersection, turn left, go .3 of a mile, turn right, enter private property. The cemetery is near the home of Stanley Clark.

Minter Springs once had a school and church and was an active community, now only the cemetery remains. Some of the stones are broken and some have no information.

From the intersection of FM 1179 and FM 158 east, go 1.1 miles to the Copperfield addition, turn left on Copperfield, go .5 of a mile to Canterbury which is just before the Sam Houston School, turn right, go .5 of a mile to Brompton Lane, turn left, go about 100 feet to Warwick Lane, turn left, go .6 of a mile to Knightsbridge, turn left, go .1 of a mile to the cemetery which will be on the right.

This cemetery has the distinction of being the only Moravian Cemetery in Texas where only Moravians have been buried. There is an historical marker which reads:

Land for this cemetery was sold in 1889 by Josef Scasta (1833-1894) to Joseph Mekeska, president of the Moravian Brothers Burial Ground. The deed specified the land would be used exclusively for a Moravian Cemetery. The cemetery contains eleven grave markers. All bur one of the stones are inscribed in Czech. The one English-language stone mrks four graves. The earliest burial known is that of Marie Siptak (Jan 19-Feb 16, 1885). The last interment took place in 1906. Though only fifteen graves are marked, the cemetery may contain as many as forty-one burials.

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From the court house in Bryan take Texas Ave. north, go .6 of a mile to Washington Street, turn right, go .8 of a mile. Cemetery is on the right.

The cemetery was established in 1897 by Rev. Joseph Pelnar when the Bryan city council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the burial of "country people" in the Bryan City Cemetery. The first burial was on March 1898, when Pauline Woiton Kocharski, age 21, was interred. In July 1971, the Msgr. Gleisner Memorial mausoleum was completed.

Mount Calvary Cemetery is a tree-shaded expanse of land, totaling 12.506 acres. It is well kept and attractive. A perpetual care program was begun December 14, 1965.

At the junction of FM 974 and Dilly Shaw Tap Road, take Dilly Shaw Tap Road, go 1.75 miles, the cemetery is on the right.

The oldest readable marker in this cemetery is inscribed, "Lucy Johnson, died 27 January 1896, age 65 years." In view of the fact that so many markers were gone from this cemetery, burials listed in book 3, death records ofBrazos County, have been added.

From the Brazos County Courthouse go west on Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FR 158W) for 1.2 miles until it ends at Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 1.1 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21 and FR 2818. Take 2818 north to the right for 1.4 miles to FR 1687. Proceed left on FR 1687 for 4.7 miles to OSR (Old San Antonio Road). Proceed right (north) on OSR 0.7 mile, turn left on Rye Road, go 1 mile, turn left and go 0.5 mile, enter private property. Go 0.2 mile, the cemetery is on the left in the pasture.

The land for this cemetery was donated by Mr. Kopecky. The oldest readable marker is for M. A. Hyman who died in 1901.

New Bethlehem Cemetery is located 9.3 miles from Brazos County Courthouse. From courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy 6) north 1 mile to Hwy 21. Turn right and go 5.9 miles to FM 2776. Turn left on FM 2776, go 2.1 miles to Dilly Shaw Tap Road. Turn left and the cemetery is .3 mile on the right. The stones are scattered in the trees and are hard to see.

This cemetery is located on property donated by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barnes to the New Bethlehem Baptist Church.

New Church Cemetery is located 23.2 miles from the courthouse. From courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) north, go 1 mile to Hwy 21 east, turn right and go 15.1 miles to FM 974. Turn left and take FM 974 5.9 miles to Macey Road. Take Macey Road to the right for .8 mile. Turn left on New Church Cemetery Road. The cemetery is .4 mile and the road dead ends at the cemetery.

From the Brazos Co. courthouse proceed south on Texas Ave., (Bus. Hwy 6, for 4.1 miles to Hwy 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 proceed west 5.1 miles to Lightsey Lane, turn left (west) on Lightsey Lane, go .7 of a mile to River Road, turn right on River Road, go .8 of a mile, just past Dew Road, turn left on a dirt road, a private drive, go .3 of a mile past a lake and the cattle guard. The cemetery is on a hill on the right about 200 feet from the road.

A small area enclosed by a chain link fence contains the markers of the Dowling family. Graves of the Newsom and Goodwin families and one Shelton are enclosed by an iron rail fence. Four other markers exist outside these fenced areas. Extensive vegetation makes it very difficult to locate markers. From the growth of iris and vinca, it is evident that many others were buried here.

Information on burials has been supplemented by book 3, Brazos County death records, and letters from two descendants. The cemetery has been called Providence and Goodwin as well as Newsom.

This cemetery is located in the Harvey community. From the Brazos County Courthouse, go east on Wm. J. Bryan Parkway (formerly 25th St.) 1.3 miles to FM 158, continue on FM 158 4.7 miles to the intersection of FM 158 & Hwy 30, continue east on Hwy 30, go .9 of a mile to Hardy Weedon Road. Turn left on Hardy Weedon Road and go .6 of a mile, the cemetery is on the left enclosed by a chain link fence.

The oldest gravestone located in this cemetery was erected for Elizabeth H. Hudson, daughter of Elizabeth and Henry Hudson. Court records show that Henry and Elizabeth Hudson conveyed the land to Mary Ann Williams. Mary Ann Hudson was first married to Robert Ferguson and after his death she married Dave Williams.

In 1869, Mary Ann Williams donated ten acres of land to the Bethel Baptist Church. Bethel Cemetery is on this tract of land. It is sometimes called old Bethel because the church for which it was named moved to another site in the early 1900's according to the church records.

There is no marker in the cemetery for Mary Ann Williams, but the church records state that she was born in Black River, Arkansas in 1823 and that she was buried at Bethel the day after her death which occurred October 27, 1899.

From the Brazos County Courthouse go west on Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FR 158) for 1.2 miles until it ends at Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 1.1 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21 and FR 2818. Take FR 2818 north to the right for 1.4 miles to FR 1687. Turn right on FR 1687 for 0.1 mile. The cemetery is on the right, just past a large cedar tree. There is a chain link gate and a big flat concrete slab in front of the gate with "Henry Cemetery" scratched into it.

The heavy growth of shrubs and trees obscures some of the markers. The earliest marker that could be read was erected for a McMillan infant who died in 1879.

From the Brazos County Courthouse go west on Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FR 158) for 1.2 miles until it ends at Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 2.5 miles to Pleasant Hill Road (Pleasant Hill Road is the road intersecting Hwy 21 west just before the railroad underpass). Turn right on Pleasant Hill Road, and go 1 mile, turn left and cross the cattle guard and continue toward a large house with a white cross design fence. Contact Mr. or Mrs Bailey at the house. The cemetery is past the house 0.5 mile on the left side of the road. Markers are scattered in dense brush and difficult to locate.

This was the original Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The land was sold and the church established a new cemetery which now bears the name Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Only nine markers were located at this older site; death records, book 3 at the Brazos County Courthouse shows a number of others were also buried here.

From the Brazos Co. courthouse, take Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FM 158) east 2 miles to Hwy 6 (east bypass). Travel south on Hwy. 6 for 12.4 miles to the intersection of Peach Creek Cutoff and Hwy 6 south of Texas Int'l Speedway. Turn left and go 1.6 miles east, turn right on FM 159, go .1 mile. The cemetery on the right.

Go west on Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FR 158W) from the Brazos County Courthouse for 1.2 miles to the intersection with Texas Hwy 21 west, continue on Hwy 21 west for 1.1 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21 west with FR 2818. Turn right on FR 2818 north for 1.4 miles. Turn left (west) on FR 1687 (Sandy Point Road) for 0.7 mile, turn left on Pleasant Hill Road and go 0.7 mile further. The cemetery is on the left.

After the original Pleasant Hill Cemetery could no longer be used, two acres of land were purchased from Mr. Dansby to start a new cemetery. The date of this purchase was 17 March 1943. Later two more acres were purchased from Mr. Dansby.

Hwy 21 east - north of Coulter Field

Prospect Cemetery if located near the site of the old prospect school. It has only one stone marker in the cemetery and is only partially readable.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan Parkway (FR 158 west) for 1.2 miles to Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 1.1 miles to FR 2818 north. Go right on FR 2818 for 1.4 miles to FR 1687. Take FR 1687 (Sandy Point Road) left for 0.7 mile. Turn left on Pleasant Hill Road. The cemetery on the right.

The oldest marker found is that of "John Snows, died 25 November 1887, age 58 yrs. 1 Mo. 12 Dys (sic)."

From junction of Tabor Road and Dilly Shaw Tap Road, go 2.5 miles, enter Roy Barnes property heading towards silos, go past silos and just beyond oil well.

From Brazos Co. courthouse, proceed east on William J. Bryan Parkway (FM 158) for 3.1 miles to FM 1179 (Steep Hollow Road). Left on FM 1179 for 7.3 miles to cemetery which is located on the left near the intersection of FM 1179 and Reliance Church Road.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 2.5 miles to Villa Maria Drive. Turn right on Villa Maria Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Wellborn Road (immediatly before the railroad tracks) for 8.2 miles to the Wellborn community. From Wellborn take Koppe Bridge Road to the right, go 2.5 miles to Batts Ferry Road, go 1.1 mile to river. Cemetery is on left on private property in woods.

From Brazos Co. courthouse, proceed east on William J. Bryan Parkway (FM 158) for 8.1 miles to Roans Chapel Rd. Right on Roans Chapel Rd. for 0.3 mile to cemetery on the left.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Bus. Hwy. 6) south 2.5 miles to Villa Maria Drive. Turn right on Villa Maria Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Wellborn Road (immediatly before the railroad tracks) for 8.2 miles to the Wellborn community. From Wellborn turn right on Koppe Bridge Road for .6 mile, turn left on gravel road, go .4 mile. Cemetery on right.

From the intersection of FM 974 & FM 2038, go 2.7 miles on FM 974 toward Edge, turn right on Ferrill Creek Road, go .7 mile. Cemetery in pasture on right, behind water tanks.

This cemetery located on the Schultze ranch served the black community in the Ferrill Creek community area. Area residents say that there used to be approximately 50 stone markers located in the cemetery. There are only two markers remaining.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Texas Bus. 6) north for 7.4 miles to OSR (Old San Antionio Road). Take OSR to the left for 3.0 miles to Rye Loop Road. Take Rye Loop Road to the right (north) for 1.0 mile to "Y" in road, turn in gate on north side. Stop at house for permission.

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan (FR 158) west for 1.2 miles to it intersection with Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 4.4 miles. Turn right on Smetana Road, go .1 of a mile. Turn right and the cemetery is located on the right.

The first burial was in October 1891, when G. E. Evans, ages 106 years and 14 days was buried. The cemetery is still being used.

The Smetana (White) Cemetery is located approximately six miles west of Bryan. From the courthouse take FR 158 west (Wm. Joel Parkway) for 1.2 miles to the intersection of Texas Hwy 21, continue on Hwy 21 west for 4.4 miles. Turn right on Smetana Road, go 0.6 mile, cross the railroad tracks and the cemetery is on the right.

The land for the cemetery was purchased for $15 an acre in November of 1892 by John Brandesky, Jocob Sramek, and Jospeh Semanek who donated it to the "trustees of the Morarvian grave yard."

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Wm. Joel Bryan (FR 158) west for 1.2 miles to it intersection with Texas Hwy 21 west. Take Hwy 21 west for 7.6 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21 west and OSR, proceed right on OSR 1.5 miles, cemetery is by house on right.

Located in Bryan at the junction of Garden Acres, Tanglewood, and Inwood. The city has reserved this large area as a park. Kite flying, baseball, and model airplanes are often observed and everyone respects the small fenced area that is the South Cemetery. Just inside the cyclone fence is a circle of petrified wood which makes it appear to have more stones than are actually there. The land surround the little cemetery was once the South farm. Several old cedars stand sentinel and shade the plot from the sun. They seem to be protecting still the family resting there.

From Brazos Co. courthouse, proceed east on William J. Bryan Parkway (FM 158) for 3.1 miles to FM 1179 (Steep Hollow Road). Left on FM 1179 for 2.6 miles to cemetery which is located on the right near the intersection of FM 1179 and Elmo Weedon Road.

From Brazos Co. courthouse, proceed east on William J. Bryan Parkway (FM 158) for 7.0 miles to Hardy Weedon Rd. Left on Hardy Weedon Road for 2.2 miles to intersection with Dyess Rd. Right on Dyess Rd. for 2.3 miles to corner where Dyess Rd. makes turn from NE to SE. Cemetery entrance is on the right, approximately 120 ft SE of this corner. (Graves are about 75 ft. from the road entrance)

From the Brazos County Courthouse take Texas Ave. (Texas Bus. 6) north for 3.6 miles to FR 2818 south. Take FR 2818 south to the left for 0.7 mile. The cemetery is in woods on right. The cemetery cannot be seen from FR 2818.

The first recorded burial according to the earliest stone was "W. Kent, born 24 February 1832, died 18 July 1864, son of T. F. & C. T. The last burial in a marked grave was in 1956.

From Hwy 21 east and FM 2038, go south 1.1 miles to Oak Lane Road, turn left, go 1.3 miles, turn right, then .1 mile to cemetery.

This is a small well kept cemetery in the Kurten area. The oldest stone located in the cemetery is that of Sally Ball, died 26 June 1861, wife of A. M. Ball.

Corner of 2223 and OSR, cemetery in pasture

Located on the Cullen Mancuso property, the Vejmola Cemetery was listed in the records of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bryan. No stones exist at the cemetery site, only the names recorded in the church records.

From intersection of OSR and on FM 2223, go .8 mile. Cemetery on right on top of hill in pasture.

On FM 2154 .8 miles west of Millican toward College Station.

In Wellborn

Hwy 21 east to FM 2776. One and 3/4 miles north. Cemetery on right.

This cemetery was part of the Wesson Methodist Church. The oldest dated marker is that of C. A. Graham, born 1839, died 28 August 1878. The church was abandoned about 1900.

From the Brazos Co. Courthouse take Texas Ave (Bus. Hwy 6) south 2.5 miles to Villa Maria Road. Turn right on Villa Maria Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Wellborn Road (FM 2154) (immediately before the railroad tracks). Go 16.5 miles to the Millican community. Turn right on Henderson Road. The cemetery is 0.5 mile on the right.

From Brazos Co. courthouse, proceed north on Texas Ave. (Hwy. 6) for 1.0 mile to intersection with Hwy. 21. Right on Hwy 21 for 5.8 miles to Andert Rd. Right on Andert Rd. for 2.1 miles to intersection with Old Reliance Rd. Left on Old Reliance Rd. for 0.5 mile to cemetery gates. (Cemetery is located on both sides of road).