Waters Grave
Referred to as the 'Waters grave' by the surrounding residents, this grave has become a landmark. In the 1990's this location was 1/2 mile east of the Santa Fe railroad bridge over the Brazos River and on the south side of the railroad. There were not any roads to this site. If one didn't have access to the Brazos River and a boat then the shortest route to the grave was to walk the railroad from Thompsons, on the Richmond side of the river, a distance of several miles. Today you can drive south on Sienna Plantation and turn right at the first intersection after the overpass of the railroad. Follow the signs to the Camp Sienna Sports Complex. As you enter the complex the sport fields will be to the right of a levy. Follow the levy [walk] to the railroad and the grave will be on your left.
Johnathan D. Waters is not buried here. This is a memorial to his wife, Clara Byne, who died in Galveston and was buried here.
Col. Johathan Dawson Waters house in Galveston