Keokuk in Lee County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Oakland Cemetery

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. Oakland Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Prior to 1850, several burial grounds existed in and around Keokuk. In 1851 the city designated 40 acres of land to establish Oakland Cemetery. Many interments from other cemeteries in the city were moved to Oakland.

A designated section was established for members of the Catholic faith. In 1855, the Jewish community requested an area of land for their burials. In addition to these, Oakland also has special sections known as Babyland and Potter's Field.

Among those interred at Oakland are soldiers who served in military conflicts both foreign and domestic from every period of American history. They now rest beside civil rights activists, athletes, politicians, and artists of all kinds. Business owners, medical and legal professionals, educators, and religious leaders are also among the cemetery's permanent residents.

From unmarked grave to towering mausoleum, every burial at Oakland Cemetery carries a story. Each of them in their own unique way contributed to our community and has made us who we are.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 40° 24.096′ N,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

91° 24.098′ W. Marker is in Keokuk, Iowa, in Lee County. It is on Elm Street north of South 18th Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Oakland Cemetery entrance off 18th Street, across from the Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1802 Carroll St, Keokuk IA 52632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cornerstone of the Old Estes House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Keokuk National Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hugh Lincoln Cooper (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Hughes Family (approx. 0.7 miles away); Conrad Nagel (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Wayne (approx. 0.7 miles

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. Oakland Cemetery Marker

Marker is at the Oakland Cemetery entrance off 18th Street, across from the Veterans Memorial.

away); Howell and Clark (approx. ¾ mile away); Elsa Maxwell (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keokuk.

Also see . . . Oakland Cemetery (Find-a-Grave). Keokuk's oldest and largest cemetery has over 22,000 interments (not including the linked Keokuk National Cemetery). (Submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.