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A visit to the Oakland Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Oakland Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Oakland Cemetery

Lat:   35.4942°   (35° 29' 39")

Lon:   -91.4457°   (-91° 26' 44")

The Oakland Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Newport. Newport lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the northeast of the Oakland Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Oakland Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Oakland Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Scantlin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scantlin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scantlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scantlin Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Hickman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickman Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Coffeyville Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coffeyville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coffeyville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coffeyville Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Lone Beech Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Beech Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Beech Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lone Beech Cemetery is located in Independence County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • McKnight Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKnight Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKnight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McKnight Cemetery is located in White County
  • Heard Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Sanders Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanders Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sanders Cemetery is located in Independence County
  • Hindman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hindman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hindman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hindman Cemetery is located in Independence County
  • Goad Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goad Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goad Cemetery is located in White County
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Nuckles Switch Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nuckles Switch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nuckles Switch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nuckles Switch Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Velvet Ridge Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Velvet Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Velvet Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Velvet Ridge Cemetery is located in White County
    • Plant Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Plant Cemetery is located in White County
    • Carter Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in White County
    • Ellison Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Price Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Price Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Putman Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Putman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Putman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Putman Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Gilbert Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilbert Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilbert Cemetery is located in White County
    • Smith Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in White County
    • Surrounded Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Surrounded Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Surrounded Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Surrounded Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Oakland Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Oakland Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Grand Glaise
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Glaise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Glaise
    • Grand Glaise is located in Jackson County
  • Bradford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
    • Bradford is located in White County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 736 people
  • Thida
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thida
    • Thida is located in Independence County
  • Russell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Oil Trough
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil Trough have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil Trough
    • Oil Trough is located in Independence County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oil Trough <6>
  • Bliss ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bliss have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss
    • Bliss is located in White County
  • Island Town
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Town
    • Island Town is located in Jackson County
  • Pleasant Plains
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
    • Pleasant Plains is located in Independence County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
  • Weldon
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weldon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
    • Weldon is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
  • Shoffner
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shoffner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoffner
    • Shoffner is located in Jackson County
  • Auvergne
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Auvergne. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auvergne
    • Auvergne is located in Jackson County
  • Newport
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Jacksonport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonport
      • Jacksonport is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jacksonport <6>
    • Rosie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosie
      • Rosie is located in Independence County
    • Sunnydale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnydale
      • Sunnydale is located in White County
    • Bald Knob
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Tupelo
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tupelo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tupelo
      • Tupelo is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tupelo <6>
    • Diaz
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diaz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diaz
      • Diaz is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,208 people
    • Newark
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newark. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,193 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <6>
    • Davenport ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davenport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davenport
      • Davenport is located in White County
    • Magness
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magness have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magness
      • Magness is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
    • Augusta
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Salado
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salado have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salado
      • Salado is located in Independence County
    • Remmel
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Remmel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remmel
      • Remmel is located in Jackson County
    • Campbell Station
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell Station
      • Campbell Station is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Oakland Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Oakland Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Oakland Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Oakland Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #59267  (Oakland Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #59267 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Bradford
    • County: Jackson         Elev: 222
    • Location given for GNIS #59267 (Oakland Cemetery)

The official website for Jackson County: www.jacksoncountyar.org/

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Oakland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4942, Longitude: -91.4457       In this case, the coordinates for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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