Confederate Cemetery

Alvin

Year Marker Erected: 1968
Size: 14" x 24"
Repairs: Fair
Location: on FM 517 near intersection with 517 and SH 35

Marker Text:
Established in the 1890's by John A. Wharton Camp, U. C. V.; burial ground for Confederate veterans and families. After increase of acreage, use of cemetery was extended to public. Veterans of 4 wars; 1900 hurricane victims as well as prominent civic leaders are buried here.