About the Cemetery
Bean Cemetery is a small community cemetery located on the southeast side of Kirbyville, Texas, just off Highway 82 and across the road from the larger Kirbyville City Cemetery.
The grounds are simple and peaceful, with open sky, shade trees, and markers that reflect generations of local families who have called Jasper County home.
Many burials here are connected to long-standing family names in the area, and the cemetery continues to be a place of remembrance and reflection for the community.
A stone near the entrance carries this inscription, reflecting the original vision of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Bean, a local doctor and state legislator who believed that no one should have to pay for a final resting place.
History & Legacy
Bean Cemetery takes its name from Dr. B. F. Bean (Benjamin Franklin Bean), a physician who practiced in Jasper County for decades and also served in the Texas Legislature around the turn of the 20th century.
Dr. Bean donated the land as a free burial ground for the people of Kirbyville, a commitment that is still remembered by the marker bearing his name. The cemetery has been in use since the early 1900s and includes many members of the extended Bean family as well as friends and neighbors from across the area.
Today, Bean Cemetery stands alongside Kirbyville City Cemetery as part of the town’s historic landscape, representing the generosity of its founder and the enduring ties between local families and this place.
Visiting Bean Cemetery
Location
Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas
(Next to Kirbyville City Cemetery, off Hwy 82)
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Note: Some online maps show Bean Cemetery and Kirbyville City Cemetery as one large cemetery. They are actually two separate cemeteries on opposite sides of the road.
When You Visit
- Help keep the grounds quiet and respectful for all families.
- Be mindful of older, fragile headstones and markers.
- If you place flowers or decorations, please secure them against wind and weather.
- If you notice damage or overgrowth, consider reaching out to local contacts who help coordinate maintenance.
Support & Future Plans
Bean Cemetery has traditionally relied on local families and volunteers to help with mowing, cleanup, and upkeep of the grounds. Community members have occasionally organized efforts to address overgrowth and general maintenance as funds and time allow.
This section is reserved for future information about how friends and families can contribute to maintenance, cleanup days, and ongoing care of Bean Cemetery.
In a future update, this area can include:
- Online donation links or payment options
- Contact information for the cemetery board or local caretakers
- Details about volunteer work days and projects