15 Legendary Gravesites Across The State Of Texas

The state of Texas is the final resting place for a remarkable number of American legends, drawing visitors from all over. Beyond its living population, the state's cemeteries contain the gravesites of famous musicians, athletes, historical figures, and even notorious outlaws.

Texas: A State Full of Legendary Figures Final Resting Place

When a state has a population as big as Texas, you don't just get a lot of living legends, you get a lot of legendary final resting places, too.

There are literally thousands of notable graves across the state, from true American heroes and rock stars to sports icons and infamous outlaws. Every corner of the state has a story to tell, etched in stone.

Road Trip to Pay Respects or Satisfy Curiosity

You can find these sites scattered all across the map, from the far corner of El Paso to our neck of the woods in East Texas. And the reasons people visit are as varied as the people buried there. Fans of musicians like "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Selena, or Stevie Ray Vaughan often make a pilgrimage to leave a token and pay their respects. It’s a way to feel a tangible connection to an artist who changed their life.

Then you have the memorials for figures like cult leader David Koresh, which definitely draw a whole different crowd, in a darker corner of historical curiosity. There's no one reason to visit...visiting any of these represent a personal journey.

We can't possibly cover all of the famous graves, but here are 15 fascinating burial sites you can find just a drive away.