Chelsea in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Oak Grove Cemetery-Chelsea

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 24, 2021

1. Oak Grove Cemetery-Chelsea Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oak Grove was established in 1860 with the help of women in the community whose efforts made improvements on the cemetery grounds. The first twenty years saw so few burials here that the city was credited with healthfulness.

The names of many pioneer families are found here: among them are Holmes, Congdon, Kemp and Glazier.

The cemetery is designed with an eye to nature, with winding paths and a variety of trees. The entrance to the cemetery is graced by majestic stone gates. The vault is also constructed of fieldstone locked by a keystone.

Erected by Washtenaw County Historic Distric Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 42° 19.177′ N, 84° 0.888′ W. Marker is in Chelsea, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of East Middle Street and Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on East Middle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 E Middle St, Chelsea MI 48118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Oak Grove Cemetery Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chelsea / Chelsea Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); The Welfare Building (approx. ¼ mile away); First Congregational Church (approx. ¼ mile away); McKune Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Durand Hatch Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vogel's & Foster's (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Vogel's & Foster's (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chelsea.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 24, 2021

2. Oak Grove Cemetery-Chelsea Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 24, 2021

3. Oak Grove Cemetery-Chelsea Marker

Directors plaque located in majestic stone gate entrance described on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.