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Burial ground for over a century-- graves dating from 1859. Land was given by old settlers, 1883-1904. Maintained by Oakwood Cemetery Association, organized August 22, 1899, with Miss Alice Rogers first president. Charter was issued January 1908. Endowment fund started October 5, 1947. (1968) Incising on base: Given in memory of association pioneers by Ruth Hensley Richards, Pres.
Oakwood Cemetery is a historical marker in Jacksboro, Jack County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2269, -98.1582 near Jacksboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Jacksboro (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jack County Courthouse Cornerstone, Old, Jack County, and Fort Richardson Hotel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237003657. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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