Confederate Graves and Memorials

Honoring Our Confederate Veterans

The final resting places of Confederate veterans serve as lasting memorials to the men who fought for Texas and the South. These graves are sacred sites that deserve care, respect, and preservation so that future generations may remember their sacrifice. The Williamson County Grays, Camp #502, is dedicated to locating, documenting, and maintaining these graves, ensuring that they remain properly marked and honored.

Researching Our Confederate Veterans

To help preserve the legacy of these soldiers, we have compiled extensive records of Confederate veterans buried in Williamson, Burnet, and Lee Counties. These records are available in three comprehensive books:

📖 Civil War Veterans Buried in Williamson County
📖 Civil War Veterans Buried in Burnet County
📖 Civil War Veterans Buried in Lee County

Each book provides a detailed listing of veterans, the units they served with, the cemeteries where they are buried, and maps pinpointing their exact grave locations. These resources are invaluable for genealogists, historians, and descendants who seek to honor their Confederate ancestors.

Preserving and Maintaining Confederate Graves

The passage of time, weather, and neglect have led to the deterioration of some Confederate headstones and memorials. The Williamson County Grays actively work to restore and maintain these historic graves by:

✔ Cleaning headstones to remove dirt, moss, and lichen buildup.
✔ Repairing broken or damaged markers to ensure they remain legible and intact.
✔ Working with the Veterans Administration to provide proper headstones for unmarked graves.
✔ Placing Confederate flags on veterans' graves as a sign of respect and remembrance.

Confederate History and Heritage Month Observance

Each April, during Confederate History and Heritage Month, our camp places Confederate flags on the graves of veterans buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown. This annual tradition is a small but powerful way to honor those who served and keep their memory alive.

Help Us Preserve History

If you know of a Confederate grave that needs cleaning, repair, or documentation, or if you would like to assist in our efforts, we invite you to join us in this important work.

💬 Contact us today to learn how you can support Confederate grave preservation in Williamson County and beyond.

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