Riversbend in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Drawdy-Rouse Cemetery
Photographed By Ward Davis, March 31, 2023
1. Drawdy-Rouse Cemetery Marker
This family cemetery stands on land that was originally part of 77 acres that was homesteaded by the Drawdy family, made possible by the Homestead Act of 1862. Two acres were set aside for a cemetery for the Drawdy family and local pioneers.
William Drawdy (1827-1871) and his wife, Mary Ann (Wiggins) came from Georgia to Orange County, Florida, in 1864. William was the first person to be buried in this cemetery.
Willis A. Rouse (1825-1877) came from Georgia to Florida by 1856, when he married Eliza Jane Hollaman. They were living in East Orange County by 1870. Willis was the first Rouse to be buried in this cemetery. In 1927, the Rouse family added two acres to the cemetery.
We celebrate the early pioneers, and the Drawdy and Rouse families who were among the early settlers, and those who helped shape and develop Orange County.
Erected 2023 by William P. Duval Chapter National Society daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 28° 36.499′ N, 81° 13.456′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jamestown (approx. 1.8 miles away); Michaels Dam (approx. 1.9 miles away); Slavia (approx. 2.6 miles away); Gabriella (approx. 2.9 miles away); SGT Gene A. Hawkins (approx. 3.4 miles away); The K-9 Heroes (approx. 3.4 miles away); Marine SGT Kenneth Conde Jr. (approx. 3.4 miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
Photographed By Ward Davis, April 6, 2023
2. Drawdy-Rouse Cemetery Marker
This view of the entrance to the cemetery is from the west side of Rouse Road looking north.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Ward Davis of Orlando, Florida. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Ward Davis of Orlando, Florida. 2. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Ward Davis of Orlando, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
