The Old City Cemetery was established in 1853 and is recognized as an outstanding historical landmark by the Texas Historical Commission. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery reveals much of the city's history; from victims of war and gunfights, to those who died from yellow fever and cholera epidemics. Those buried here reveal the hard life and the early conditions of a Texas border town. The Cemetery is located on East Madison Street and East 5th Street and is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
Kids Guide to The Old City Cemetery, Brownsville, Texas brochure, “Keepers of the Crypt” is a project by the children of H. R. Hudson Elementary School and the Brownsville Historical Association. This project was made possible through the Save Our History National Grant from the History Channel. This English and Spanish brochure is educational and fun for the kids. They will be challenged with a Cemetery Crossword Puzzle, Cemetery Etiquette and guided to identifying Monument styles as well with instruction on cleaning grave stones.
