Jefferson Texas Oakwood Cemetery

 White Bronze Monument 

Although not white, and not made of bronze, these memorials are usually very detailed, always different, and found in very good to excellent condition.   

White bronze monuments were most popular during the 1880s to 1900, a time when many people considered granite and marble stones to be too expensive.  Zinc, which is the element that makes up 99% of a white bronze monument, offered a less expensive alternative.