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Texas State Cemetery

909 Navasota St., Austin, TX 78702
512-463-0605
Ranked #14 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Description: Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
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Austin, Texas
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Beautiful grounds,well maintained very historic.located near downtown with beautiful monuments. More

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New Canaan, Connecticut
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Amazingly peaceful place, right in the middle of East Austin. Extremely well maintained. You'll be surprised how many famous folks are interred there with some really interesting monuments. The field of Civil War graves will really "hit home," if your kids are studying American History in school. Look for a brochure box, when you go in. The info provided will... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This was recommended to me by a local Austinite as one of his favorite places in the city. We rode bikes over to it, not too far off the beaten path, and it was pretty, but small enough that we only stayed for about ten minutes. Stephen F. Austin is buried there along with several other famous Texans, but I'd... More

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Georgetown, TX
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

So much history found in one cemetery. Almost an honor to walk through and see the names of those who are buried there. More

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TEXAS
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Very interesting. a definite must do for history buffs More

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Austin, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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First, read up on the Cemetery before you go. there are a number of notable Texans buried here. By doing some prep work, you have an opportunity to see Texas history from the Battle for Independence to modern day Texans. More

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Austin, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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This is one of the most interesting places in Austin. Lots of people in Texas history are here as their final resting spot, which is quiet and peaceful, even though it is in the center of the city. More

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Briarcliff, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Make sure to pick up a cemetery brouchre located on the south end of the cemetery. A who's who of Texas history are buried here. Beautiful funerary art. Don't miss the 911 Memorial with pieces of the recovered WTC. More

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Houston, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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My husband and I went to check out this wonderful part of Texas and our Nation's history due to an essay assignment of my fourth grade class for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. There is so much history here which covers many important people who many important things to change the course of events. Well worth the trip... More

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missouri
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
1
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This is a beautiful cemetery to visit and wander around. There are many historical figures buried here. My only complaint were the lack of maps available. I did manage to find a map online so we used our phones to find what we wanted to see. It was definitely worth the time to drive over and check the cemetery out. More

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