Olivewood Cemetery

Topaz San Felipe

Lots of old graves, lots of history too I bet. Look forward to seeing deeper. Needs a bit more attention to it than 8ts getting. (I spent some time removing limbs from a top Graves)

Olivia Odom

This Place Is An Absolute Treasure 2 Houston. What Amazing History and The Preservation is Phenomenal. My Niece and I Had A Fantastic Morning of Historical Facts and A Great Tour Given By Mr. Cook, Ms. Williams and Professor Bruner. I Can't Wait 2 Visit Again. Such A Beautiful Day 2 Gain Knowledge Of African American History. The People Who Maintain Such An Old Cemetery Should Be Highly Commended. I Totally Recommend This Piece Of History 2 Every1. 🤗💻📖

Vincent Clark (Gradplanner)

It was a remarkable experience. To visit one of the largest and oldest cemeteries in the city was surreal. It was enlightening but also heartbreaking. To see the condition of some of the graves as well as parts of the cemetary suffering from past neglect, vandalism, and erosion hurts. But to know that there are some restorations projects instead as well as cleanups from time to time is welcome news. The pictures and videos I document will hopefully raise awareness of this gem of a place. To see the resting places of former historic figures such as Vance Lewis, James Ryan, Elias Dribble, Dr. Charles Johnson, and many others was a Saturday afternoon well spent. Special thanks to the Descendants of Olivewood for continuing to keep this place a treasure.

Sarina Deane

Beautiful grounds, a hidden historical treasure