Upcoming Memorial Day Celebration

16th Annual Memorial Day Celebration

Join us for the 16th Annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25th at 10:30 am. Music starts at 10:30am, hosted by Mt. Gilead Cemetery Association, Golden Triangle Rotary Club and Keller Rotary Club


There is plenty of shade, but feel free to bring lawn chairs. Please invite all your friends and neighbors. Parking and restroom facilities are available across the street at The Mount Church with golf cart shuttle.

• Flag Raising Scouts BSA
• Hot Dogs & Drinks provided by Keller Rotary Club
• Outdoor seating is provided for 150 people
• U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony – Scouts BSA  (please bring your flags that need retiring)
• Short speeches – Memorial Day/Cemetery/History topics
• Tour of the Cemetery


1351 Bancroft Rd Keller, TX 76248

Historical Marker

January 8, 2026
A map of the Mt.Gilead cemetery has been created and has been divided into quadrants. The map quadrant of each headstone is provided in the data below. The map can be found in the photo section of the Usgenweb Project found on the internet at www.usgenweb.org.

New Drone Footage

October 15, 2025
Experience the serene beauty of Mt. Gilead Cemetery from a new perspective with our recently captured drone footage showcasing the peaceful grounds and historic layout. This aerial view reveals the timeless tranquility that has made our cemetery a cherished resting place for nearly two centuries.

Dowsing For Graves Witching For Water

March 8, 2025
I think they were using ground penetrating radar or some similar technology to figure out where these unmarked graves are and the small stones were the ‘hits.’ I finally found something on Google. But it says “outside the cemetery proper” and this was definitely inside the fence. Hmm.” – David Cole