McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Roselawn Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 23, 2023
1. Roselawn Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Roselawn Cemetery. . In 1908, just one year after McAllen began to develop a group of residents established this cemetery on land donated by the Hidalgo Canal Company. The oldest marked grave here dates to 1909. The McAllen Chamber of Commerce maintained the cemetery until 1924, when area residents formed the McAllen Cemetery Association to care for the burial ground. Also known as McAllen Cemetery, this burial ground was named Valhalla until 1930, when the name changed to reflect roses planted as part of a beautification plan. Today, this historic cemetery has expanded to 22 acres and continues to serve as a reminder of McAllen's pioneering men and women, and of the cultural and religious diversity of this city.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2007
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In 1908, just one year after McAllen began to develop a group of residents established this cemetery on land donated by the Hidalgo Canal Company. The oldest marked grave here dates to 1909. The McAllen Chamber of Commerce maintained the cemetery until 1924, when area residents formed the McAllen Cemetery Association to care for the burial ground. Also known as McAllen Cemetery, this burial ground was named Valhalla until 1930, when the name changed to reflect roses planted as part of a beautification plan. Today, this historic cemetery has expanded to 22 acres and continues to serve as a reminder of McAllen's pioneering men and women, and of the cultural and religious diversity of this city.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2007
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15040.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 26° 11.479′ N, 98° 14.121′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street and Mobile Avenue. The marker is located at the southern section of the the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 South Main Street, McAllen TX 78503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Roselawn Cemetery Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
