concordia cemetery

Mike5248

I have been there a number of time durning the day as well as the ghost trip at night. Both where a great place

wr11

This is a sad, dusty, windblown graveyard which is surely meaningful to relatives of the deceased buried here, but with no discernible draw for visitors. Wandered around for 25 minutes looking for the supposed gravesite of gunslinger Harden without ever locating it. Couldn't the City of El Paso or graveyard manager plant a few trees?? Desolate and depressing. The "2" rating is wildly generous.

imtom55711

We've been to a few dozen cemeteries for historical interest. This one was just average but they do have a nice map out front and in other places. Interesting that there are separate sections for Buffalo Soldiers, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Chinese in the same cemetery.

Dollc

I was surprised to see that this oldest cemetery in El Paso has had some improvements but still has a ways to go. My paternal grandmother is buried here and her gravesite has still not been found. The Concordia's claim to fame is that the gunfighter, John Wesley Hardin, is buried here.

no1dbackfan

This is a cool cemetery to bad it is in such need of care. I feel bad for people buried here! The part where John Wesley Hardin is buried is pretty nice. The rest of it is overgrown with weeds. It looks nothing like it does from the google maps satellite picture. There are some really old graves here some markers are just wooden sticks made into a cross others very fancy. I am a fan of old cemeteries so I am glad we got to see this one.

LyleandTerry

I love cemeteries; very much into genealogy even when not my family. John Wesley Hardin is buried there. Very close to the freeway. No grass so when wind blows, it can be unpleasant. Separate areas for Jewish and Chinese.Nice piece of history, especially for Old West buffs.

Mexicanaorgullosa

I want to join the Association so I can help preserve this masterpiece..but a little hard to get into..I went with the Paranormal group and saw that alot of people that my mother told me about in childhood are buried here like Father Pinto

RyliesMimi2014

Read the reviews and had to go to see John Wesley Hardin's grave-it was picture worthy and easy to locate on the map at the entrance. Because it was so hot, we drove through the rest of the cemetery, not as much to see as I had hoped.

langhorn160

Where do I start? This cemetery has it all -- very old sections dating back to the 1880s, a Buffalo Soldier section, Chinese, and Mexican-American. I never get tired of it. If you want to take pictures, go in the morning so you can get the beautiful mountain in the background. The Concordia Cemetery Assoc has put benches and shelters in some places so you can walk and rest. John Wesley Hardin, the famous gunfighter, is buried there. There are always flowers -- artificial but beautiful.

121rheaa

Concordia cemetery is a fascinating experience. The cemetery is quite large, with many interesting grave sites. We were looking for John Wesley Hardin's gravesite, but could not find it. Two kind cemetery workers walked us through the cemetery in the hot sun, to find the grave. I did not go to find ghosts, but to discover the interesting history of El Paso. I highly recommend this destination for anyone interested in the varied and rich history of El Paso del Norte.

87pattim

Concordia is a huge historical cemetery, probably most noted for the grave of John Wesley Hardin, the infamous gunfighter. The cemetery is divided into sections such as the Catholic or Mormon, or county cemeteries. It's a good idea to pick up a brochure/map before making your way through the grounds. On the day we visited we came across a security guard sitting in her car - really cold day - and she was very friendly and helpful, guiding us around the cemetery and telling us some of the history. If you're a lover of history, this is a very interesting place to stop. It's an easy access from the interstate highway. We were there in December so it was very quiet and we were able to drive our car throughout the cemetery grounds. Very moving graves, some well-tended, some neglected. So much history.

drlicon

Whent ther for a guided ghost tour and it was jus ok, nothing scary or out of the ordinary, its fun to doit one time an probably not repeat

RW_Adair

I made two stops at Concordia Cemetery during my visit to El Paso, including one after a late lunch at L & J Café.It is interesting, to say the least, to see the various markers and the dates. This is, if I recall correctly, the oldest cemetery in El Paso. John Wesley Hardin is buried here, and there's a memorial for the Buffalo Soldiers.For those who enjoy visiting cemeteries, this should definitely be a stop during your visit to El Paso.

lewisp530

I visited Concordia Cemetery do some geocaching. I had drove past the cemetery many times but was not fully aware of the history within its walls. Visiting cemetery's is not for everyone so it you are into this sort of thing there are lots of interesting burial plots to visit.

Purmamarca

This is a treasure trove of El Paso history, with the likes of John Wesley Harding by the Buffalo Soldiers, the Chinese community, etc. A fascinating stop for residents and visitors alike!