Jason Walker

The history of Texas is full of characters: there are those who fought great battles, negotiated historic treaties, and wrote the laws that brought this great state into being. There are a host of writers, educators, astronauts, athletes, Texas Rangers, and elected officials. And many of these Texas greats lie at rest in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Even some of our infamous rogues and scoundrels have a resting place on the grounds. Texas is the only state with a cemetery dedicated to its heroes and public officials, and all of the State Cemetery's honored dead helped make Texas what it is today. Texas State Cemetery (Book 16 in the Clifton and Shirley Caldwell Texas Heritage Series) tells the stories of many noteworthy Texans who are buried in this memorial ground's peaceful lawns and hillsides. Each chapter is introduced by a prominent person who may someday come to rest in the Texas State Cemetery. There is an epilogue by Governor Rick Perry. Beautiful color photographs by Laurence Parent and historical photos from Texas’ State Archives commission offer an evocative visual tour of the Texas State Cemetery and its monuments. Jason Walker works for the Texas State Cemetery. He is the Director of Research and oversees educational programs, exhibits, and collection and website management.

At the Festival: Texas State Cemetery (Clifton and Shirley Caldwell Texas Heritage) Moonlight Tour of the Texas State Cemetery Saturday, October 27 Lit Crawl Austin: Texas State Cemetery