Cemeteries in Newcastle, Oklahoma
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What are the different types of cemeteries in Newcastle?
Private Cemeteries in Newcastle, Oklahoma often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Newcastle, Oklahoma are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Newcastle, Oklahoma are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Newcastle?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Newcastle, Oklahoma , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Newcastle, Oklahoma .
For how many cemeteries in Newcastle does Rhedesium have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 2 cemeteries.
Where is the oldest cemetery in Oklahoma?
The Tishomingo City Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Oklahoma, being founded around 1832. The cemetery was originally an Indian burial ground established while Native Americans were encamped on Pennington Creek.
How did Newcastle OK get its name?
The city of Newcastle started as a settlement along the Ozark Trail, now known as US Highway 62. Located along the South Canadian River, the city is named after the town of Newcastle, Texas. The city was incorporated as South Newcastle in 1962, but received its current name in 1965.
When was Newcastle OK founded?
The community of Newcastle is located in northwestern McClain County. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62/277 and State Highway 130, nineteen miles south of Oklahoma City and seventeen miles northwest of Norman. Newcastle originated with the opening of its post office on March 26, 1894.
What is the oldest marked grave in Oklahoma?
The grave of Sophia Pitchlynn is the oldest known gravestone in Oklahoma. She was born in 1773, well before American declared independence from Britain.
What famous Indian grave is in Oklahoma?
Geronimo's Grave Marker, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Geronimo (June 16, 1829–February 17, 1909) was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who long warred against the encroachment of the United States on tribal lands. He died of pneumonia at Fort Sill in 1909.