Cemeteries in Oakland, Texas
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What are the different types of cemeteries in Oakland?
Private Cemeteries in Oakland, Texas often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Oakland, Texas are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Oakland, Texas are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Oakland?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Oakland, Texas , 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 Oakland, Texas .
For how many cemeteries in Oakland does PeopleLegacy have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.
What is the oldest grave in Oakland Cemetery?
Original Six Acres The oldest graves in Oakland are located in this section. One belongs to Agnes Wooding, who was buried on the original site before the land was purchased by the city from her husband. The first person to be directly interred was Dr. James Nissen, a visiting medical doctor who was buried in 1850.
What famous people are buried in Oakland Cemetery?
Opened in 1850, Oakland Cemetery serves as the final resting place for over 70,000 Georgians. In addition to author Margaret Mitchell, notable residents include Mayor Maynard Jackson, golf legend Bobby Jones, Morris Brown College Founder Wesley John Gaines, 6 Georgia governors and 25 other Atlanta mayors.
Why is the Oakland Cemetery important?
Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta's oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city's most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias.
Are people still buried in Oakland Cemetery?
An estimated 70,000 people are interred at Oakland, and while the last plots were sold in 1884, there are still regular burials today.
How many Confederate soldiers are buried in Oakland Cemetery?
More than 70,000 souls rest at Oakland Cemetery, including 6,900 Confederate soldiers buried in the Confederate Burial Grounds. Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is working to expand understanding of Oakland Cemetery's Civil War history through contextual panels and digital exhibits.
Where is Kenny Rogers buried in Oakland Cemetery?
Kenny Rogers, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, has been laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. The singer/songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur's monument is located east of the Memorial Drive gate along Oakland's southern wall.