Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard
A Guided Walk · Module 1
Fairview Cemetery was established in 1881, when Colonel J.H. Onstott donated the land. But some of the burials here are older than the cemetery itself. In this first module, you will walk six curated stones with a free guide and a short orientation video. You will leave with your own answer to the question that started this project: What does this place tell us about who we are?
The whole module takes about 90 minutes, most of that at the cemetery. Everything you need is free. There is no sign-up.
If you cannot physically visit Fairview, you can still complete Module 1 by walking any cemetery near you, or by working with the Walking Guide and the videos from home. The skills are what matter. The location is the example.
1 Before You Begin
Three quick questions before you start. They take about two minutes. There are no right answers, we just want to know what brought you here and what you already know.
2 Watch the Introduction and Walkthrough
A guided walk through Fairview with me. I introduce the project, then take you to each of the six stones in person, point out what to look for, and tell the stories behind them.
3 Download the Walking Guide
A nine-page PDF that takes you to each of the six stones with photographs, locations, what to look for, and the person’s story. Print it, or open it on your phone at the cemetery.
Before You Visit
Fairview is at 806 SW 2nd Street, Hubbard, TX. Free parking inside the gate. Bright overcast or early morning light is best for reading worn stones. A few things to keep in mind when you go:
- Walk in the rows between plots, never across stones.
- Do not touch, lean on, or clean any headstone.
- If a graveside service is in progress, give it space and visit another day.
- For students under 16, a parent or guardian should be along.
4 Visit Fairview and Walk the Six Stones
This is the heart of the module. Take the Walking Guide, find each of the six stones in turn, and at each one read the prompts before reading the story. Take your own photos if you want. The visit usually takes 45 to 90 minutes.
5 The Module 1 Check
After your visit, answer three short questions about what you noticed. This is what closes Module 1.
Take it further
If your walk left you curious, you can choose your own stone and tell us about it. Bring back a photograph, the name and dates, what you observed, and anything you found out about the person. We may add it to the growing archive of stories from Fairview and other cemeteries.
You can do this at Fairview, at any cemetery near you, or even from home using the Walking Guide. All submissions come to me before anything is published.
With thanks to
The Fairview Cemetery Lot Owners Association, who have been stewards of Fairview since 1952. The Greater Hubbard Chamber of Commerce, for hosting this work. Designed and developed by Leslie Knox.