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- Place Types Cemetery
- Address 1300 Court St, Houston, TX 77007, USA
- Coordinate 29.7731515,-95.3923099
- Website http://www.descendantsofolivewood.org/
- Rating 4.8
- Compound Code QJF5+73 Washington Avenue Coali
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This Place Is An Absolute Treasure 2 Houston. What Amazing History and The Preservation is Phenomenal. My Niece and I Had A Fantastic Morning of Historical Facts and A Great Tour Given By Mr. Cook, Ms. Williams and Professor Bruner. I Can't Wait 2 Visit Again. Such A Beautiful Day 2 Gain Knowledge Of African American History. The People Who Maintain Such An Old Cemetery Should Be Highly Commended. I Totally Recommend This Piece Of History 2 Every1. ud83eudd17ud83dudcbbud83dudcd6
Incredible historic cemetery where many of Houston's first black settlers & freed slaves rest. Like many (or most) historical sites in Houston, Olivewood has not allows been treated with the respect it deserves. It's a huge disappointment. I know a lot of volunteer efforts have been made to change that which is nice to see. I posted a photo from one of my visits.
Amazing old cemetery. One of the tombstones is dated came to America in 1776. Lots of work had been done to help restore it. When we visited one of the caretakers was present and he told us a great deal about the history of the cemetery. Mr. Cook was an amazing guide and an amazing person. I hope more people visit and more money can be raised for restoration of this important historical site.
Beautiful grounds, a hidden historical treasure
It was a remarkable experience. To visit one of the largest and oldest cemeteries in the city was surreal. It was enlightening but also heartbreaking. To see the condition of some of the graves as well as parts of the cemetary suffering from past neglect, vandalism, and erosion hurts. But to know that there are some restorations projects instead as well as cleanups from time to time is welcome news. The pictures and videos I document will hopefully raise awareness of this gem of a place. To see the resting places of former historic figures such as Vance Lewis, James Ryan, Elias Dribble, Dr. Charles Johnson, and many others was a Saturday afternoon well spent. Special thanks to the Descendants of Olivewood for continuing to keep this place a treasure.
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