Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas
Pioneers Rest Cemetery extends across seven acres on a bluff next to Trinity River, featuring markers and monuments displaying various architectural styles.
Established in 1850 following Fort Worth's founding, the cemetery began with eleven soldiers' burials and received National Register of Historic Places status in 2021.
The cemetery displays funerary designs from Gothic to Classical Revival, reflecting burial customs and memorial practices of Fort Worth's early residents.
The cemetery association organizes monthly volunteer cleanup days and accepts donations through multiple payment methods to maintain the grounds and monuments.
The graves include Major Ripley Arnold's children, General Edward Tarrant, and numerous Peters Colony settlers who shaped Fort Worth's development.
Address: 620 Samuels Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: +(817)3328515
Website: https://pioneersrestcemetery.org
GPS coordinates: 32.76535,-97.32850
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:25
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