Eastview Cemetery

Eastview Cemetery originated in 1907, when 1.8 acres of land were purchased from D.P. Moore, and its first recorded burial was Henry Abram in 1912. Earlier known as "The burying ground for Negroes," "Cedarvale Eastside," and "The Old Section," it lies adjacent to the Anglo graveyard Cedarvale Cemetery. More than five acres were added in 1945 through a purchase from E.E. Weller and his wife Ella May Weller. Although the cemetery contains more than 780 graves, several unmarked graves are believed to exist, possibly in the Old Section. Those buried here include veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Maintained by a cemetery association, the grounds have been improved over the years with resurfaced roads, water made accessible to all sections, installed flagpoles, established driveways, and the planting of several oak trees and numerous plants throughout the site. Closely associated with many of the area's African American churches and community organizations, Eastview Cemetery continues to serve the vicinity and Matagorda County.

Bay City, Texas · United States