Landmark
Old Bayview Cemetery
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Old Bayview Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Texas, established in 1845 and serving as the final resting place for many of Corpus Christi's founding families, Confederate soldiers, and early pioneers. The cemetery's peaceful, oak-shaded grounds contain weathered headstones and monuments that tell stories of the city's development from a frontier outpost to a modern port. Visitors can walk among the graves, noting the diverse styles of 19th-century funerary art, and find the burial sites of notable figures like Colonel Henry Kinney, the city's founder. The site offers a quiet, reflective experience away from the tourist crowds, with interpretive panels providing historical context.
Don't miss
- Locate the grave of Colonel Henry Kinney, founder of Corpus Christi
- Observe the variety of 19th-century headstone styles and epitaphs
- Walk the shaded paths among live oaks and historical markers
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Old Bayview Cemetery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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