Houston, TX, United States
Alief Cemetery. The first permanent settlers in this area were Dr. John Magee and his wife, Alief, who came from Ellis County in 1896. The community originally was known as Dairy, but was renamed in 1897 for Mrs. Magee, the town's first postmistress. By 1899, there was a small but growing community
here, with most families involved in ranching and farming. In 1900, the need for a cemetery became evident, and this property was deeded for use as a graveyard by Francis I. Meston to Dr. John Magee,
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 22723 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off