Historical MarkerOakland Memorial Park (1983)
Terrell · Kaufman County · Dedicated 1983 · THC Atlas #5257008539
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Marker Inscription
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. (1983) SUPPLEMENTAL PLAQUE: Correction James R. Terrell sold the land for the cemetery.
About this site
Oakland Memorial Park is a historical marker in Terrell, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7373, -96.2895 near Terrell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oakland Memorial Park (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Robert A. Terrell, Frank Reaugh, and Oakland-Terrell Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008539. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
