Coldspring in San Jacinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oakwood Cemetery

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

1. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Located within the original Robert Rankin league of land, Oakwood Cemetery traces its history to the mid-19th century. Although there may be older unmarked graves, the earliest documented burial in the graveyard is that of John B. Mitchell, who died in 1853. Those interred here include pioneers and early settlers of San Jacinto County, children, elected officials, civic leaders, and veterans. The cemetery, which serves as a reflection of the area's heritage, is maintained by a cemetery association chartered in 1979.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7664.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 30° 36.107′ N, 95° 7.907′ W. Marker is in Coldspring, Texas, in San Jacinto County. It is on Cemetery Road 0.6 miles north of Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldspring TX 77331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Jacinto County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old San Jacinto County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); General James Davis (approx. half a mile away); Laurel Hill Cemetery (approx. half a

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mile away); McClanahan-Trapp House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Coldspring Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mount Moriah Lodge No. 37, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Governor George Tyler Wood (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldspring.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

2. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.