Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oakwood Cemetery

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, September 13, 2025

1. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This cemetery existed as early as 1846, for three graves were placed here that year. Pleasant Gray, Huntsville's founder, deeded in 1847 a 1,600-square foot plot at this site. The original tract has been greatly enlarged by other donations from local citizens. Numerous graves bear the death date 1867, when a yellow-fever epidemic swept the county. Among the many famous persons buried here are General Sam Houston; Henderson King Yoakum, author of the first comprehensive history of Texas; state congressmen; and pioneer families.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8467.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 30° 43.59′ N, 95° 32.839′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is at the intersection of Avenue I and 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue I. Marker is in the southwest corner of Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Sam Houston (here, next to this marker); The Death of Sam Houston (a few steps from this marker); The Sam Houston Monument (a few steps from this marker); Henderson Yoakum (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Martin Branch (within shouting distance of this marker); The Huntsville Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1867

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(within shouting distance of this marker); General John Slater Besser (within shouting distance of this marker); James Addison Baker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

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Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, July 24, 2010

2. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Grave site of Sam Houston in Oakwood Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007

3. Grave site of Sam Houston in Oakwood Cemetery

Photographed by Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007

4. Oakwood Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,434 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on November 23, 2010, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.