Houston, Texas: Howard Hughes Grave Site
Tomb of super-wealthy, germ-phobic Howard Hughes (1905-1976). The aviator/business tycoon's home state grave memorial would fit right into any gaudy Hollywood cemetery.Glenwood Cemetery
- Address:
- 2525 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
- Directions:
- Glenwood Cemetery. From Washington Ave. turn left into entrance. Head to south end passing many ostentatious tombs. Hughes is on the right.
- Hours:
- Gates open daily 7-5 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Howard Hughes was once known as the richest man in the world. His final resting place lies in a quiet cemetery in Houston, Texas. Many notable Houstonians are buried in the same cemetery.
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In Roadside America, Howard Hughes is best known as the guy who built the Spruce Goose, world's largest wooden plane, which survives as a tourist attraction in Oregon.