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Bethany Cemetery Gets Historic Status | Texas News
Austin’s historic Bethany Cemetery, a sacred six-acre resting place for generations of Black Austinites since 1893, just earned landmark zoning — a long-overdue victory after nearly 50 years of advocacy. This isn’t just a cemetery; it’s a living archive of forgotten heroes like Civil War veteran William Ellick and formerly enslaved Easter Pease, whose stories survive only in stone. Though the designation won’t fund upkeep, it’s a powerful spotlight on Austin’s roots — reminding us that this history belongs to all of us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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