Oakland Memorial Park Historical

Oakland Memorial Park Historical (HM1UAT)

Location: Terrell, TX 75160 Kaufman County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 44.244', W 96° 17.362'

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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.
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HM NumberHM1UAT
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Year Placed1983
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Monday, September 12th, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 754003 N 3625426
Decimal Degrees32.73740000, -96.28936667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 44.244', W 96° 17.362'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 44' 14.64" N, 96° 17' 21.72" W
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Area Code(s)972, 214
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 123 Bradshaw St, Terrell TX 75160, US
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