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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.

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Sunset reflected in the pond at the Texas State Cemetery – Cemetery Photo Archive

Visiting the Cemetery

View of the Texas State Cemetery at sunrise with rows of headstones commemorating notable Texans

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.

Sunlit view of the Texas State Cemetery with gravestones and a bench, representing the interactive plot locator for visitors.

Locate a Plot Holder

Prepare for your next visit and navigate through history of the Cemetery's plot holders through our interactive map.

Entrance to the Texas State Cemetery with autumn trees and accessible pathways for visitors

Getting to the Cemetery

Accessible parking is available for visitors at the Visitors Center on Navasota Drive between 7th and 11th Streets.

Visitors walking along a pathway in the Texas State Cemetery during a guided tour, with gravestones and autumn trees in view.

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. 

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