Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oakland Memorial Park
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016
1. Oakland Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
Oakland Memorial Park. . After Terrell was established as a railroad town in 1873, its citizens saw the need for a community burial ground. In 1878 John R. Terrell sold 7 acres of land for use as a cemetery, and the first burials were those of Peter Meinenger and Dr. G. W. Ridgell. In 1925 the Oakland Cemetery Association was founded to provide perpetual care for the gravesites. The name Oakland Memorial Park was adopted in 1931. Among those buried here are professional artist Frank Reaugh and 20 members of the British Royal Air Force who were killed while in training at Terrell during World War II.,
Correction: , James R. Terrell , sold the land , for the cemetery..
After Terrell was established as a railroad town in 1873, its citizens saw the need for a community burial ground. In 1878 John R. Terrell sold 7 acres of land for use as a cemetery, and the first burials were those of Peter Meinenger and Dr. G. W. Ridgell. In 1925 the Oakland Cemetery Association was founded to provide perpetual care for the gravesites. The name Oakland Memorial Park was adopted in 1931. Among those buried here are professional artist Frank Reaugh and 20 members of the British Royal Air Force who were killed while in training at Terrell during World War II.
Correction:
James R. Terrell
sold the land
for the cemetery.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8539.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 44.244′ N, 96° 17.362′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker can be reached from Bradshaw Street south of West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south. Located inside the gates in front of the "Little Chapel". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 West Moore Avenue, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016
2. Oakland Memorial Park
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016
3. Oakland Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
