A History of the Texas State Cemetery
Learn about our location, history and some of the honored Texans who lay at rest at the Texas State Cemetery.
Celebrating the rich history of Texas
The Texas State Cemetery, located in Austin, serves as the final resting place for notable Texans who have made significant contributions to the state’s history and culture.
Explore Texas' Strong History
Learn from the Cemetery's history, people, and stories.
State Monuments
The Cemetery is home to a number of monuments dedicated to groups of Texans who distinguished themselves in a variety of fields from military service to public service.
Plan Your Visit
Learn how to book guided group tours, see notes on tour content and find information on self-guided tours of the Cemetery.
Media Gallery
Explore our Media Gallery with selections of media related to the Texas State Cemetery dating back to the early 1900s.
Visiting the Cemetery
Take a Guided Tour through Texas History
The Texas State Cemetery is the final resting place of many luminaries across Texas history. Learn about artists, statesmen, scientists, soldiers and other great Texans on a guided tour.
Locate a Plot Holder
Prepare for your next visit and navigate through history of the Cemetery's plot holders through our interactive map.
Getting to the Cemetery
Accessible parking is available for visitors at the Visitors Center on Navasota Drive between 7th and 11th Streets.
Take a Guided Tour through Texas History
The Texas State Preservation Board offers guided tours of the Cemetery with Visitor's Services staff who will walk you through the history of the property and show you the final resting place some of the notable people who are interred here. Guided tours can be scheduled between 9:00 A.M. and 4 P.M. Monday through Friday.