Pioneers Rest Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, it is the only cemetery in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with such a designation, and one of only 11 in Texas. It was listed in 2021 and it also has two Texas Historical Commission plaques, a very rare and significant designation for a cemetery.
Why it matters: It remains the oldest historic Fort Worth cemetery, located in the center of the City at 620 Samuels Ave., and is used for public burials of residents of all denominations. There are 1,500 burial sites located on seven acres. Recently, through grants from the Texas Historical Commission, restoration of the main entrance was completed and was critical in maintaining its historic integrity. The association has an active initiative to provide an open green space in the densely populated Uptown Downtown neighborhood.
Go deeper: An all-volunteer, nonprofit association remains committed to not only preserve the cemetery but to share it with the public. The site is open by pedestrian gate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.