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Two cemeteries are actually located within the boundaries that are enclosed by the fence; however,
there is not a formal distinction between the two cemeteries. In 1955, to make way for residential

development, the Howard Cemetery (also known as the Howard Family Graveyard) was relocated
from an area in southwest Fort Worth; the area in Fort Worth is now known as Tanglewood. The
new home of the Howard Cemetery was a small strip of land adjoining the eastern edge of the
Benbrook Cemetery. Outside of the fence that surrounds the Benbrook Cemetery, there are no
signs that identify the cemetery as Benbrook Cemetery. There is, however, a sign for Howard
Cemetery beside the gate that enters the corner of the complex.

In 1949, the Corps of Engineers relocated graves from five cemeteries to the Merinda Seminary

Graveyard to clear the way for the construction of Benbrook Lake. The five cemeteries that were
relocated were: Day, Hunter, January, Muhlinghause, and Mustang. Two other cemeteries were
considered for relocation: the Maples Grave and Gilliand Cemetery. The Maples Grave Cemetery
was not found, and the Gilliand Cemetery was determined to be above the maximum flood line and
therefore could not be moved.

In the summer of 2013, three Girl Scouts completed a community project that provided a kiosk and
better lot markings for gravesites in the Benbrook Cemetery.

Additional information regarding the Benbrook Cemetery is available on the City’s website at
www.benbrook-tx.gov. The City’s website provides links for the Corps of Engineers website and for
the cemeteries referenced.

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