Fairbanks Cemetery

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Fairbanks Cemetery Fairbanks Cemetery is located in Harris County in Houston, Texas, and is a Texas Historical Cemetery.

Come by to see the flags that honor the 65+ Veterans laid to rest at Fairbanks Cemetery. The Daughters of the American R...
11/11/2025

Come by to see the flags that honor the 65+ Veterans laid to rest at Fairbanks Cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution Elisha Roberts Chapter presented a touching and beautiful service this past Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. The flags will remain through Thursday, 11/13/25.

09/28/2025

📢Cemetery Update

🪦We’re proud to share that we’ve been hard at work expanding on our documentation of each unique soul entrusted to Fairbanks Cemetery. As part of our ongoing preservation work, we’ve also identified 63 veterans and are working hard to confirm their service details ahead of our Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 8th.

🌿 The fence clean-up—removing years of overgrowth, vines, and fallen branches—is nearly complete, and the transformation is truly encouraging. This clean-up gives us a better idea of our fencing needs.

💻We’ve launched a new website, www.fairbankscemetery.org, to serve as a home for cemetery information, history, and (soon!) a donation portal to support continued restoration efforts. This is a work in progress, so stay tuned and visit often.

If you have historical knowledge, photos, or information—especially regarding 🇺🇸veterans buried here—we’d love to hear from you. Every detail helps preserve and honor our shared past. 💙

Thank you for your continued support and interest in preserving this sacred space.

08/24/2025

🪦Fairbanks Cemetery – Where Our Community’s Story Lives On

Did you know more than 750 souls rest here in Fairbanks Cemetery? These sacred grounds hold heroes, pioneers, and families who shaped the community we call home.

The oldest burial dates back to the 1800s, and among those here are military veterans, victims of the Galveston Flood of 1900, and even namesakes of the surrounding area. Every headstone tells a story—and together, they tell our story.

We’re working to preserve this history and keep these stories alive. Follow our page to learn more about the people, the history, and the events that make Fairbanks Cemetery such an important part of our heritage.

💬 Do you have family or friends here? A favorite story about the area? Share it in the comments! Let’s honor the past—together.

08/17/2025

Welcome to Fairbanks Cemetery’s Official page!

To keep our community respectful and safe:
• Be Respectful – No offensive or abusive comments.
• Share Thoughtfully – Historical and headstone info is welcome; please avoid personal info about living individuals.
• Stay Relevant – No advertising/selling or unrelated posts.
• Decoration & Cleanup Info – See our posts for flower and artificial decoration schedules.
• Report Concerns – Inappropriate content may be removed; contact us if needed.

Thank you for helping us maintain a peaceful and welcoming environment!

💌 Thank you to everyone who helped clean up Fairbanks Cemetery today! Your incredible effort honors those laid to rest a...
08/17/2025

💌 Thank you to everyone who helped clean up Fairbanks Cemetery today! Your incredible effort honors those laid to rest as we work to restore this historical and active cemetery. The photos don’t capture just how much was accomplished.

We’d love to see even more helping hands at our next clean-up! Stay tuned for those details at a later date.

In the meantime, please help grow our community by “Liking” and “Following” this page, and share it with family and friends who have loved ones resting here. 🙏🏻

⛈️ Update: We are actively watching the weather but still plan on proceeding with the clean up.📣Announcement: This Satur...
08/14/2025

⛈️ Update: We are actively watching the weather but still plan on proceeding with the clean up.

📣Announcement: This Saturday, August 16th approximately between 7 AM - 11 AM there will be clean-up activities occurring within the cemetery grounds. There may be heavy machinery present. If visiting please be aware of your surroundings and take precautions. ⚠️ Safety is each person’s responsibility.

❗️If you are available we would appreciate volunteers to help clean up trash or load trailers with the overgrown greenery that is being removed off the fences. We recommend long pants, closed toe shoes, gloves and water.

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5500 Stonington Street
Houston, TX
77040

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