Cemeteries in Decker Prairie, Texas

Private Cemeteries in Decker Prairie, Texas often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Decker Prairie, Texas are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Decker Prairie, Texas are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

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Although it was not officially designated as a cemetery until 1818, the oldest marked grave at Magnolia is that of J. Hartford Montgomery who died on December 24, 1800. Seven noted Confederate Generals rest there in addition to veterans of the American Revolution, War of 1812, Seminole, Mexican and Civil Wars.

Founded in 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River, the cemetery was built by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones on the land that was once known as the Magnolia Umbra plantation. The plantation house still stands and is now used as the office for Magnolia Cemetery.