Glenwood Cemetery

Glenwood Cemetery Since it was established in 1871, Glenwood Cemetery has been recognized as one of Houston’s special landmarks.

www.glenwoodcemetery.org

Office Hours:
Mon – Fri from 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Gates Open:
Daily from 7 AM – 5:30 PM

Remembering Diana Poteat Stallings Hobby🤍Born on April 22, 1931, Diana was dedicated to education, literature, and conse...
04/25/2026

Remembering Diana Poteat Stallings Hobby🤍

Born on April 22, 1931, Diana was dedicated to education, literature, and conservation. She graduated from Chatham Hall in 1948 and earned Phi Beta Kappa honors from Radcliffe College in 1952.

After marrying William P. Hobby Jr. in 1954, she lived in Washington, D.C., where she earned her M.A. in English Literature from Georgetown University and worked with the Experiment in International Living and the CIA.

She later served as book editor for the Houston Post in the 1950s and 60s and earned her Ph.D. in English Literature from Rice University in 1981, focusing on William Butler Yeats.

Diana was active in many educational and cultural organizations and was a founding member of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center () as she was committed to the conservation of Texas’s natural environment.

She is laid to rest at Glenwood Cemetery.🕊️

📸 Photo credits: Rice History Corner; Houston Chronicle (Tom Colburn, Bill Clough, Dave Rossman, Melissa Phillip)

04/24/2026

Today marks National Historic Marker Day, a special occasion to honor the passionate volunteers and organizations who clean and preserve historical markers throughout our parks, roadways, and historic sites. Did you know that there are over 227,000 markers across the U.S.? Unfortunately, many of them have been neglected for years. This day serves as a wonderful reminder for communities to unite to protect and celebrate these important landmarks.

At Glenwood, we're proud of our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to maintain our local markers. This year, let's shine a spotlight on the remarkable historical markers located at Glenwood and Washington Cemetery! Join us in recognizing their significance and ensuring they continue to tell our community's stories for generations to come.

This , Glenwood is full of life- with wildlife and flowers in every color 🌿🌸Located right in the city, Glenwood is a sm...
04/22/2026

This , Glenwood is full of life- with wildlife and flowers in every color 🌿🌸

Located right in the city, Glenwood is a small but important green space that supports a wide variety of species and critters.

Take a moment today to look around and notice who (or what) we share the Earth with 🌎💚.

Spent Saturday exploring history and heritage with the Anne Poage Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. S...
04/20/2026

Spent Saturday exploring history and heritage with the Anne Poage Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Such a special experience learning the stories that still connect us across generations 🤍✨

04/17/2026

We’re proud to introduce The Glenwood Circle 🤍

The Glenwood Circle is our community of supporters committed to sustaining and advancing the mission of the Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, year-round. Members of The Glenwood Circle provide essential annual support that helps preserve, steward, and enhance the beauty and historic integrity of Glenwood Cemetery. By joining, you become a valued partner in the ongoing care and cultural enrichment of this historic space. Your support helps protect the beauty, history, and legacy of Glenwood for generations to come.

Learn more and join us through the link in our bio.

Check out these archival proof sheets of Glenwood Cemetery. A 1986 photograph by former Board member Carrington Weems sh...
04/13/2026

Check out these archival proof sheets of Glenwood Cemetery. A 1986 photograph by former Board member Carrington Weems shows the cemetery as it was 40 years ago.

Proof sheets are valuable in archival collections as they document the photographer's choices and reveal significant details from that time. They help historians and preservation staff track changes over the years, including tree growth, monument condition, roadway design, signage, and landscaping.

For organizations focused on historic preservation, proof sheets serve as vital documentation, allowing us to trace Glenwood's history as a designed landscape shaped by years of care and planning.

There’s something special about catching a glimpse of a blue heron by the lake 💙A quiet moment of stillness in the middl...
04/08/2026

There’s something special about catching a glimpse of a blue heron by the lake 💙

A quiet moment of stillness in the middle of the city.

Keep an eye out by the lake. You never know who might be visiting.

03/31/2026

March blessed the grounds with beautiful blooms and new friends by the lake 🌸🦆

We loved welcoming guests into the greenhouse and showcasing our archives at St. Anne's and Old, Weird Houston - such a special way to share the beauty and history of Glenwood.

Come take a stroll and enjoy the pops of color and ducklings by the lake that make this season extra magical ✨

03/30/2026

Take a walk in the park 🌿 Glenwood Cemetery has been part of Houston’s landscape since 1871, offering a place to reflect, explore, and connect with the city’s history.

Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on the surface of other plants rathe...
03/25/2026

Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on the surface of other plants rather than in soil. Like other ferns, it reproduces by spores instead of seeds.

At Glenwood, it’s most often found growing along the branches of our live oak trees, where it thrives without harming its host.

During dry periods, the fern shrivels and turns a grayish-brown color. After rain or moisture returns, it quickly unfurls and becomes green again, sometimes within just a few hours.

Keep an eye out for these fascinating plants the next time you visit Glenwood.

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03/24/2026

Glenwood Cemetery joined Old, Weird Houston this past Saturday, where we had the opportunity to share pieces of our archives and bring a bit of our history into the conversation.

It was a pleasure connecting with everyone who stopped by our table. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Glenwood and engage with our story.

We are grateful to and for organizing such a thoughtful and inspiring event, and to everyone who made it so memorable.

🌸The spring equinox marks the start of spring and a time when day and night are nearly equal. In many communities, this ...
03/20/2026

🌸The spring equinox marks the start of spring and a time when day and night are nearly equal. In many communities, this season is also a time to visit cemeteries and honor loved ones.
☀️Families often take the opportunity to clean headstones, remove winter decorations, place fresh flowers, and spend a few quiet moments reflecting. With the change in season, it’s a natural time to care for these spaces and remember those who came before us.
🦋As we move into longer days and warmer weather, the equinox can serve as a simple reminder to pause and reflect. 🌿

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2525 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX
77007

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