A visit to the Oaklawn Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Oaklawn Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Oaklawn Cemetery (FG ID #313642)

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 Oaklawn Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   28.0086°   (28° 0' 30")

Lon:   -81.7338°   (-81° 44' 1")

The Oaklawn Cemetery is located in Polk County<2>.

The county seat for Polk County is located in Bartow. Bartow lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southwest of the Oaklawn Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Oaklawn Cemetery.<4>

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

• Inman Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Inman Cemetery
  • The Inman Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Inman Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Inman Cemetery
• Lakeside Memorial Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeside Memorial Park
  • The Lakeside Memorial Park is located in Polk County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72166 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Lakeside Memorial Park
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Lakeside Memorial Park
• Church of Christ Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church of Christ Cemetery
  • The Church of Christ Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Church of Christ Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Eagle Lake.
  • The Church of Christ Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Eagle Lake Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71920 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Church of Christ Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Church of Christ Cemetery
• Wahneta Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wahneta Cemetery
  • The Wahneta Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Wahneta Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Shady Grove Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2339742 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Wahneta Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Wahneta Cemetery
• Auburndale Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Auburndale Cemetery
  • The Auburndale Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Auburndale Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Lincoln Park Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2266022 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Auburndale Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Auburndale Cemetery
• Glover Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glover Cemetery
  • The Glover Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Glover Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Thornhill Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72037 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Glover Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Glover Cemetery
• Auburndale Memorial Park
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Auburndale Memorial Park
  • The Auburndale Memorial Park is located in Polk County
  • The Auburndale Memorial Park has also been known as:
  • Auburndale Memorial Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71742 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Auburndale Memorial Park
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Auburndale Memorial Park
• Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
  • The Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens is located in Polk County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72032 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
• Rolling Hills Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rolling Hills Cemetery
  • The Rolling Hills Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #761904 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Rolling Hills Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Rolling Hills Cemetery
• Friendship MB Church Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship MB Church Cemetery
  • The Friendship MB Church Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2336178 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Friendship MB Church Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Friendship MB Church Cemetery
• Oak Grove Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Oak Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Lake Alfred Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72354 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Oak Grove Cemetery
• Gandy Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gandy Cemetery
  • The Gandy Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gandy Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southwest of Bartow.
  • The Gandy Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Connersville Cemetery
  • Polk Lake Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72018 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Gandy Cemetery
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Gandy Cemetery
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  • Lake Lowery Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Lowery Cemetery
    • The Lake Lowery Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Lake Lowery Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Lake Laurel Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2317652 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Lake Lowery Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Lake Lowery Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Burial Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Burial Park
    • The Oak Hill Burial Park is located in Polk County
    • The Oak Hill Burial Park has also been known as:
    • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Temple Emanuel Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #183813 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Oak Hill Burial Park
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Oak Hill Burial Park
  • Malloy Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malloy Cemetery
    • The Malloy Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Malloy Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Haskell Cemetery
    • Lake Hancock Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72221 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Malloy Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Malloy Cemetery
  • Forest Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Hill Cemetery
    • The Forest Hill Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Forest Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Haines City Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71985 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Forest Hill Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Forest Hill Cemetery
  • Collins Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
    • The Collins Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2265935 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Collins Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Collins Cemetery
  • Palm Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palm Cemetery
    • The Palm Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Palm Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Hewing Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1124501 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Palm Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Palm Cemetery
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Evergreen Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bartow Cemetery
    • Bartow Wildwood Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71759 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Evergreen Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Evergreen Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1872148 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Willow Lawn Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Lawn Cemetery
    • The Willow Lawn Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Willow Lawn Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Lake Wales.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2273430 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Willow Lawn Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Willow Lawn Cemetery
  • Oakland Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Oakland Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Haines City Cemetery
    • New Oakland Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2398560 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Oakland Cemetery
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to the Oakland Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Oaklawn Cemetery.

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

• Eloise
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eloise
  • Eloise is located in Polk County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eloise <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Eloise
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Eloise
• Winter Haven
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Haven
  • Winter Haven is located in Polk County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 46,578 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winter Haven <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Winter Haven
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Winter Haven
• Eagle Lake
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Lake
  • Eagle Lake is located in Polk County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,105 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle Lake <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Eagle Lake
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Eagle Lake
• Cypress Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Gardens
  • Cypress Gardens is located in Polk County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cypress Gardens <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cypress Gardens
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Cypress Gardens
• Inwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inwood have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inwood
  • Inwood is located in Polk County
• Wahneta
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahneta
  • Wahneta is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Wahneta
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Wahneta
• Jan-Phyl Village
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jan-Phyl Village
  • Jan-Phyl Village is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Jan-Phyl Village
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Jan-Phyl Village
• Gordonville
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonville
  • Gordonville is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gordonville
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Gordonville
• Lake Alfred
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Alfred
  • Lake Alfred is located in Polk County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,331 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Alfred <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lake Alfred
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Lake Alfred
• Auburndale
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburndale
  • Auburndale is located in Polk County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,204 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburndale <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Auburndale
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Auburndale
• Connersville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connersville
  • Connersville is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Connersville
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Connersville
• Waverly
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
  • Waverly is located in Polk County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waverly <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Waverly
  • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Waverly
• Continue List   (15 more) ...
  • Dundee
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee
    • Dundee is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,200 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dundee <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dundee
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Dundee
  • Lake Hamilton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Hamilton
    • Lake Hamilton is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,542 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Hamilton <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake Hamilton
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Lake Hamilton
  • Kossuthville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuthville
    • Kossuthville is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kossuthville
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Kossuthville
  • Roux Quarters ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roux Quarters. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roux Quarters
    • Roux Quarters is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Roux Quarters
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Roux Quarters
  • Lake Garfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Garfield
    • Lake Garfield is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake Garfield
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Lake Garfield
  • Fussels Corner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fussels Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fussels Corner
    • Fussels Corner is located in Polk County
  • Highland City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City
    • Highland City is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland City <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Highland City
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Highland City
  • Cox Corner ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Corner
    • Cox Corner is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cox Corner
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Cox Corner
  • Alturas
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alturas
    • Alturas is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alturas <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Alturas
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Alturas
  • Lake Hammock Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Hammock Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Hammock Village
    • Lake Hammock Village is located in Polk County
  • Lyle Corner
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyle Corner
    • Lyle Corner is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lyle Corner
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Lyle Corner
  • Bartow
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartow
    • Bartow is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,201 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bartow <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bartow
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Bartow
  • Haines City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haines City
    • Haines City is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,674 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haines City <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Haines City
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Haines City
  • Crystal Lake
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
    • Crystal Lake is located in Polk County
  • Eaton Park
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaton Park
    • Eaton Park is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eaton Park <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Eaton Park
    • From the Oaklawn Cemetery to Eaton Park

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 Oaklawn Cemetery. The following communities are located in Polk County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Auburndale
  • Auburndale lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the Northwest (NW) of the Oaklawn Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Auburndale.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburndale
• Bartow
  • Bartow lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the Southwest (SW) of the Oaklawn Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bartow.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartow
• Haines City
  • Haines City lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Oaklawn Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Haines City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haines City
• Highland City
  • Highland City lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Oaklawn Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Highland City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Oaklawn Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Florida:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Polk County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Hardee County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hillsborough County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Osceola County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pasco County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Find-A-Grave:
  • The Oaklawn Cemetery (FG ID #313642)
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Florida
  • Cemeteries of Polk County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Florida
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Florida
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Florida
  • Cemeteries of Polk
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Oaklawn Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Oaklawn Cemetery:

• Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #313642

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Polk County: www.polk-county.net/

The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/