Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oakwood Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

1. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Burial ground for over a century - graves dating from 1859. Land was given by old settlers, 1883-1904. Maintained by Oakwood Cemetery Association, organized Aug. 22, 1899, with Miss Alice Rogers first president. Charter was issued Jan. 1908. Endowment fund started Oct. 5, 1947.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3657.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 33° 13.518′ N, 98° 9.455′ W. Marker is in Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack County. It is at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and North Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Oakwood Avenue. The marker is located at the front entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksboro TX 76458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of All Veterans (here, next to this marker); Old Jack County Courthouse Cornerstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jack County (approx. half a mile away); Old Hess Building (approx. half a mile away); First Bank Building in County (approx. half a mile away); Fort Richardson Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of Texas 4-H Clubs (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksboro.

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Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

2. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

The entrance to the Oakwood Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

3. The entrance to the Oakwood Cemetery and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.