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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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Damage from Recent Wind Storm

May 21, 2024 Staff

On May 16, 2024 Houston and surrounding areas were devastated by an unusually strong wind storm which caused widespread damage.…

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Veterans Day Profile: C.C. Minegan

November 11, 2023 Staff

This Veterans Day we celebrate Christopher Columbus (C.C.) Minegan. C.C. Minegan was born in 1847 in Ohio, the son of…

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Mason Barnett Patten

September 4, 2023 Staff Leave a comment

Profile written by Paul Jennings This Labor Day the Descendants of Olivewood are celebrating the life of MasonBarnett Patten, educator,…

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About Us

Descendants of Olivewood, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, operation, and maintenance of Olivewood Cemetery, in Houston, Texas. Member of Preservation Texas.

Contact Us

Olivewood Cemetery is open by appointment. To contact us, send an email to info@descendantsofolivewood.org or leave a voicemail at: (713) 364-5377

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Getting Started as a Volunteer

Click here to access our Volunteer Waiver.  Watch this brief Training Video before coming to work in the cemetery.

Cemetery Records

Click here to explore our interment database.

Photo Gallery

Click here to access photos of Olivewood events. (Updated October 2020)

Upcoming Events

May
17
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Clean Up (Third Saturday)
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
Jun
7
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (First Saturday)
Clean Up (First Saturday)
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
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