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Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery
251 Memorial Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78628
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Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Established in 1906, the Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive is the final resting place for generations of African American residents of Georgetown.
Early burials at the cemetery were likely those of former slaves. In addition to African American residents, a section on the western edge of the cemetery contains plots for residents who were Hispanic.
The seven-acre cemetery seems to be mostly empty with 306 headstones or markers scattered throughout a fenced field. However, a 2013 study revealed the locations of at least 511 unmarked graves at the cemetery.
Surveyors with Horizon Environmental Services from Austin identified the unmarked graves as depressions in the ground surface or as small earthen mounds. Many more unmarked graves are likely at the cemetery, according to the study.
Graves that are unmarked may once have had metal plaques provided by funeral homes which have since deteriorated or were removed. Other unmarked graves could have once been indicated with stones or concrete markers that were not inscribed, or on which lettering has weathered away.
The survey of the Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery and an interpretive sign were funded by a $7,000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission and a $7,000 match from the City of Georgetown. The interpretive sign provides historical information about the cemetery and also shows the numbered plots of all marked graves with a listing of names of those identified graves. In addition, white squares on map of the cemetery show the locations of unmarked graves.
For information about Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery, contact the Parks and Recreation Administration office at 512-930-3595 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or via the Contact Us form.
Master list of plot numbers for Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery
Map of Citizen’s Memorial Garden Cemetery
IOOF Cemetery
1117 E. 7th St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
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Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
History
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery is operated by the City of Georgetown and is located behind Southwestern University.
Appointments
Inquiries for the cemetery regarding records, sales or other information may be made by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 512-930-3595 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or via the Contact Us form.
Fees
Cemetery Lot, Columbarium Niche and Scatter Garden Fees
| Inground Lot 10’x10′ | up to four spaces | $2,500 |
| Inground Lot 5’x10′ | up to two spaces | $1,500 |
| Inground Lot 2’x2′ | one space single urn | $900 |
| Columbarium Niche | 11″x11″x11″ up to two urns | $2,500 |
| Scatter Garden | comingled cremains | $200 |
Marking Fees
A $100 Marking Fee will be charged for each opening/closing: of a lot or niche, Headstone Setting, or Installation of Curbing. The Marking Fee is for marking the location of the lot or niche only.
Fee Information
Cemetery Lot, Columbarium Niche, and Scatter Garden Fees will be collected at the time the lot, niche, or request for scattering, is purchased.
Columbarium Niche engraving for the inscription plate is a separate fee, which are current market rates, and are collected by the local approved vendor.
Additional Fees will be collected at time the services are rendered. All fees must be paid in full before services can be performed.
Cemetery Map
Deed Restrictions
IOOF Cemetery Deed Restrictions PDF
IOOF Cemetery Deed Restrictions- Columbarium PDF
Cemetery Tree Planting
In an effort to give the remaining portion of the cemetery a more uniform and visually appealing appearance, the City of Georgetown planted 65 large shade trees within the isles between the cemetery plots in the 2007 addition.
In the past, the City had not done uniform large scale tree plantings at the cemetery. As a result many trees have been planted by citizens within the bounds of the individual plots. Unfortunately, overcrowding and blocking of headstones have become problems as these trees have matured. Additionally, planted non-natives have become a maintenance problem.
To help us keep the cemetery looking its best, please:
- Do not plant shade trees. The shade trees provided by the City will be sufficient for shade production without the potential for overcrowding.
- Consider planting small ornamental trees like crape myrtle, red buds, chitalpa, possumhaw holly, yaupon holly, mountain laurel, Mexican plum, and dessert willow as they are good choices with seasonal interest.
- Do not plant arborvitaes, pine trees, ligustrums, bald cypress, or bradford pears as these trees have been the most difficult to maintain.
- The City is not concerned with the types of shrubs or flowers planted because they will not create long term maintenance challenges.
- Any plantings you do must be inside your plot boundary.
Contact Heather Brewer McFarling, City of Georgetown Urban Forester, at 512-930-6113 for more information.
Volunteer with us!
If your group or organization would like to help with a cleanup of the cemetery, please contact Courtney Butler, Community Engagement Coordinator, at courtney.butler@georgetown.org.
