Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rosewood Cemetery
Photographed by Samuel Collins III, January 12, 2008
1. Rosewood Cemetery Marker
African American cemetery
1911-1944
Site donated to
Galveston Historical Foundation
by John and Judy Saracco, 2006
Listed as a historical burial ground
by the Texas Historical Commission
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16369.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 29° 16.064′ N, 94° 49.793′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from the intersection of Seawall Boulevard and Central City Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Rosewood Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Italian Vault (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Ducky's Beach" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Valentine T. Dalton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Site of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greek Orthodox Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Tennant Austin
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More about this marker. The Galveston Historical Society lists the cemetery as near 64th Street between Seawall Boulevard and Central City Boulevard.
Photographed by Samuel Collins III, January 12, 2008
2. Rosewood Cemetery now in a bowl shape
This is a view looking West at the Northeast end of the cemetery. As you can see from the photo the graves are all lower than the surrounding development. Notice the difference in height of the gate entering the cemetery and wooden fence lining the North and West side of the property. The city is trying to improve the drainage to keep water from sitting after a heavy rain. You can see one tomb in the background and other headstones.
Photographed by Samuel Collins III, January 12, 2008
3. Cemetery clean up and fence building
Sean Moran took on cleaning up the cemetery and building a fence as his Eagle scout project. I was unable to volunteer that day, but I stopped by to show my support for Sean and his project. As an advisor with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I thought it was important to at least stop by and let the youth of the community know we appreciate the work that they are doing in the community.
Photographed by Samuel Collins III, January 12, 2008
4. A Dad's eye view
Kevin Moran, the father of Scout Sean Moran watches the volunteers helping Sean clean up the cemetery and build the fence. Kevin is standing on the road leading to the cemetery. The entry on Seawall Blvd. is further south behind Kevin. You can see one hotel that is located on the south side of the cemetery. There are several hotels surrounding the property.
Photographed by Samuel Collins III, January 12, 2008
5. Sean and other volunteers
Sean(in the blue shirt) and other volunteers work on the fence surrounding the cemetery. It was a beautiful cool day. Sean had volunteers from many different groups represented. This was a great Eagle scout project. I hope other youth and adults will be motivated to get involved with projects like this, following Sean's example.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2008, by Samuel Collins III of Hitchcock, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,969 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Samuel Collins III of Hitchcock, Texas. 2. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Samuel Collins III of Hitchcock, Texas. 3. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Samuel Collins III of Hitchcock, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Samuel Collins III of Hitchcock, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
