Collegeport Cemetery
Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Collegeport Cemetery The town of Collegeport was founded in 1908, and this site was used as a cemetery for area residents. Early burials include those of Elizabeth Palmer and Harry Sundstrom. Several burials are marked by Roman numerals set into shell concrete. The King's Daughters organization maintained the cemetery from 1921 to 1958, when the Collegeport Cemetery Association was formed. In 1961, hurricane Carla destroyed most of the cemetery records. Members of the community have always tended the burial ground, from men in the early days digging the graves to those funding operation and maintenance projects today. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2002
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Founded alongside the town of Collegeport in 1908, this cemetery served area residents from its earliest days, with some graves marked simply by Roman numerals set in shell concrete. The King's Daughters, a women's charitable organization, tended it from 1921 until a cemetery association formed in 1958. Hurricane Carla destroyed most of the records in 1961, but the community has always cared for the grounds.
Why it matters
The cemetery reflects how coastal Texas settlements relied on women's civic organizations and volunteer labor to sustain community institutions.
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Related people
- · Elizabeth Palmer
- · Harry Sundstrom
Related events
- · Hurricane Carla
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