DESCENDENTS OF OLIVEWOOD
HOUSTON, TX
Descendants of Olivewood is a historic cemetery located in Houston, Texas. It is the final resting place for many of the city's earliest African American residents, including former slaves, Civil War veterans, and prominent community leaders.
The cemetery was established in 1875 and was named after the nearby Olive Baptist Church. The cemetery covers approximately 10 acres and is home to over 1,000 graves. Many of the gravesites are marked with handmade headstones, reflecting the limited resources available to the community at the time.
In recent years, the cemetery has undergone significant restoration efforts, including the installation of a new fence, the repair of headstones, and the construction of a memorial wall to honor those buried there.
Descendants of Olivewood is not only a historic site, but also a cultural and educational resource for the Houston community. It offers tours and educational programs to visitors, highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the city's history and culture.
Overall, Descendants of Olivewood is a crucial piece of Houston's history and serves as a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of the city's early African American community.
DESCENDENTS OF OLIVEWOOD is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOUSTON TX. US MID #8404800851
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
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DESCENDENTS OF OLIVEWOOD
5625 ANTOINE DRIVE 1507
HOUSTON
TX
77091-4403
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DESCENDENTS OF OLIVEWOOD Information
MID # | 8404800851 |
Name | DESCENDENTS OF OLIVEWOOD |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 432078611 |
NTEECC | A80 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 29.848024, -95.473397 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 201 US Census Tract: 532100 US Census Block: 1000 |