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The Waxahachie City Cemetery dates back to the mid-1800s and is the final resting place for many of Waxahachie's pioneer citizens. Located at 300 South Hawkins Street, the cemetery is a beautiful and peaceful place, rich in history and significance to our community.
The City of Waxahachie is committed to maintaining the grounds and ensuring that the cemetery is a respectful and dignified place for all who visit. Cemetery records are available for research and informational purposes, or to aid in genealogy research. If typographical errors or omissions are discovered, please email and changes or requests to waxahachiecemetery@waxahachie.com.
For other inquiries, please contact the Parks Department at 469-309-4270. Parks staff is here to help and look forward to assisting in any way.
The first burial here occurred on Jan. 1, 1852, after the death of pioneer merchant Silas Killough (b. 1805), one of the founders of this community. The original 4.16 acre tract was given in 1858 to trustees of the Methodist church by Emory W. Rogers (d.1874), who was Waxahachie's first settler (1846) and donor of land for the townsite. About 1900, the cemetery was transferred from church to municipal jurisdiction. By gifts and purchases of additional land, the site has grown to 65 acres and contains about 10,000 graves.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission.
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Address:
300 South Hawkins Street
Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
75165