About Us
The Owensville Cemetery West Association is a charitable and educational nonprofit organization committed to preserving, maintaining, and honoring the legacy of the historic Owensville Cemetery West in Robertson County, Texas. This cemetery holds deep historical significance as the final resting place for many African American individuals, including formerly enslaved people, community elders, veterans, and other local trailblazers.
Our charitable mission centers on the care and beautification of the cemetery grounds, ensuring that this sacred space remains a place of peace, dignity, and reflection for families and future generations. We organize regular clean-up efforts, restoration projects, and community gatherings to honor those buried here.
Equally important is our educational purpose. We aim to share the untold stories of the people interred at Owensville Cemetery West and to raise public awareness about the African American history of Robertson County. Through historical research, community outreach, public programs, and preservation efforts, we work to ensure that these lives and legacies are never forgotten.
The Owensville Cemetery West Association welcomes all who share our vision to get involved, learn, and help protect this vital piece of Texas history.
Unveiling Robertson County's Oldest Cemetery
Did you know our cemetery is the oldest in Robertson County? Beyond that, it stands as a powerful reminder of the African-American communities resilience, with the west side serving as a burial ground for enslaved individuals preserved today through generations of story telling and community care.
Our Evolution and Future Aspirations
The Owensville Cemetery West Association has evolved from informal caretaking by community members to an organized effort with a formal board, historical research, and preservation planning. Our hope for the future is to secure a Texas historical marker, preserve every grave marked and unmarked And create a peaceful educational space that honors African-American history and welcomes all visitors with respect and pride.
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