GLENWOOD CEMETERY
HOUSTON, TX
Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1871, it covers an area of approximately 84 acres and is the final resting place of many prominent Houstonians, including former Texas Governor and US Senator, William P. Hobby Sr. and his wife, Oveta Culp Hobby, who was the first secretary of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
The cemetery features a variety of burial methods including traditional in-ground burial and mausoleums. It also contains several monuments and statues, including the Angel of Grief, a replica of the original sculpture by William Wetmore Story that is located in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome, Italy.
Glenwood Cemetery is known for its serene and peaceful atmosphere, with winding paths, rolling hills, and mature trees offering shade and tranquility to visitors. The cemetery is open to the public and offers tours throughout the year. It is also a popular destination for history buffs, genealogists, and those interested in Houston's rich cultural heritage.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOUSTON TX. US MID #8404801954
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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,285,200 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact GLENWOOD CEMETERY
- telephone: 7138647886
- website: http://www.glenwoodcemetery.org
GLENWOOD CEMETERY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
2525 WASHINGTON AVE
HOUSTON
TX
77007-6020
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY Information
MID # | 8404801954 |
Name | GLENWOOD CEMETERY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION |
Alternate Name | GLENWOOD CEMETERY |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 760613217 |
NTEECC | A80 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 2,207,494 |
REVENUE | 1,285,200 |
LAT/LONG | 29.768377, -95.384695 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 201 US Census Tract: 510200 US Census Block: 2100 |