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Oakwood Cemetery

Jacksboro, Jack County

Marker Text

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.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Church and Oakwood streets
Marker # 3657
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 33.225201, -98.158191

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