Cenotaph Garden

The Texas State Cemetery holds a number of cenotaphs, which are markers that honor distinguished Texans who are buried elsewhere or whose final resting place is unknown. Those honored with cenotaphs are as varied as the population of this great state, from artists and physicians to war heroes and politicians.

To erect a cenotaph at the Cemetery, one must qualify for a plot in the same way a person must qualify for traditional burial. In the past, cenotaphs were installed throughout the Cemetery grounds. However, to conserve space in recent years, cenotaphs have been centrally located in the Cenotaph Garden, which is close to the gallery and administrative office in an area where traditional burials are not possible.