Cemetery Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Houston’s historic Glenwood Cemetery was founded in 1871 as a picturesque garden style cemetery. Glenwood derives its historical significance from its origins in the cemetery park movement of the 19th century and its extensive collection of historical monuments and statuary.

In 1886, J.C. Hutcheson succeeded W.B. Botts as president. Under Hutcheson’s leadership, a new set of rules and regulations as well as a permanent trust fund were established. What is believed to be the first engineered map of the cemetery was drawn and eventually recorded in the Harris County Clerk’s office.

Brown, George R. (1898-1983) and Herman (1892-1962)C

Hours of Operation Cemetery Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Our recurring giving options are an easy way for you to support the Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation with manageable monthly or quarterly gifts.

Glenwood Cemetery was established as a private cemetery in 1871 by the Houston Cemetery Company, which was incorporated by an act of the Twelfth Legislature of the State of Texas on May 12, 1871. It was built on a site with distinguishing natural features and opened as the first rural garden cemetery in Texas.

The women buried at Houston’s historic Glenwood Cemetery made their marks in fields ranging from business and civic leadership to the military and the movies. Learn about their lives, careers and impacts on the Bayou City — and beyond.

Cemetery Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Glenwood is a privately-owned cemetery. Visitors are welcome every day of the year during the when the cemetery gates are open. Glenwood is an operating cemetery and visitors must respect the privacy and dignity of our lot owners, the families and friends of persons buried at Glenwood, and those attending burials.