The Alley Cemetery, also known as the Glaiser Cemetery and Alley Family Cemetery, is the final resting place for some of the first Anglo settlers of Texas. The cemetery was not officially established until November 2, 1881, when the land was deeded by Nicola and Elizabeth Glaiser; however, earlier burials exist. The Alley Cemetery was named for Rawson Alley (1793–1833), the surveyor for Stephen F. Austin’s original expedition in 1821, surveying much of the land around the Colorado River. His family, including brothers Abraham (Abram) and Thomas, came to Texas in 1822 with the ‘Old Three Hundred’ settlers. Rawson died of illness during a flood on the Colorado River in 1833 and was buried here. Abraham (Abram) Alley (1803-1862), Texas Revolution veteran, is buried next to his wife, Nancy (Millar) Alley (1817-1893). Generations of Alleys were buried at the Alley Cemetery, including Shelly Lee Alley (1894-1964), WWI veteran, famed bandleader, and founder of the “Alley Cats,” a country blues band. Shelly was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in 1994. While named for the Alley Family, the first burials at the cemetery were those of Dr. John Millar (1787-1831) and his youngest children, William and Julia Millar. The Millars settled on the west bank of the Colorado River in 1831 and, shortly after, several succumbed to smallpox that same year and were buried at the cemetery. Under these oak trees are the graves of generations of Texans, some predating the Texas Revolution. The Alley Cemetery remains as a testament to the people who helped shape the history and heritage of Colorado County since its settlement. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2021