Oakwood Cemetery

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.

Oakwood Cemetery is a historical marker in Coldspring, San Jacinto County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in San Jacinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6033, -95.1303 near Coldspring. The nearest cataloged historic site is Coldspring Community Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Butler Cemetery, Oakwood, and San Jacinto County Jail.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5407007664. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.