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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. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 ...

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

40.6250, -91.3671

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

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

Open a Google Map centered on the Oakland Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Oakland Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Wilson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood Cemetery
  • Ft. Madison City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Gethsemans Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Gethsemans Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gethsemans Cemetery
  • Half Breed Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Half Breed Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Breed Cemetery
  • Viele Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Viele Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viele Cemetery
  • Hoffmeister Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Hoffmeister Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffmeister Cemetery
  • Iowa State Prison Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Hillcrest Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Box Groves Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Box Groves Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Groves Cemetery
  • Cherry Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Cherry Hill Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill Cemetery
  • Hyde Grounds Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Hyde Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyde Grounds Cemetery
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • John Box Grounds Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jones Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
    • Appanoose Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Appanoose Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appanoose Cemetery
    • Slack Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Slack Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slack Cemetery
    • Burton Farm Grounds Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Cemetery
    • Rudd Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Rudd Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rudd Cemetery
    • Dundey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Dundey Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundey Cemetery
    • Smith Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Smith Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Family Cemetery
    • Nauvoo Old Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Nauvoo Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Nauvoo Cemetery is located in Hancock County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nauvoo Cemetery
      • The Nauvoo Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Nauvoo City Cemetery
      • Nauvoo Two Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2177534 <5>
    • Alley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Alley Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alley Cemetery
    • Lauther Grounds Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Brockway Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Brockway Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockway Cemetery
    • Mothershed Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Mothershed Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mothershed Cemetery

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:

  • Fort Madison
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jeffersonville ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jeffersonville is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
  • Niota
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Sawyer
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Sawyer is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyer
    • Former names for Sawyer:
    • Atlee
    • Edwards
  • Nauvoo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Nauvoo is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nauvoo
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,044 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nauvoo <6>
  • Montrose
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • West Point
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Charleston
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Charleston is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
  • New Boston
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • New Boston is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
  • Galland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Galland is located in Lee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galland
  • Powellton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Powellton is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellton
  • Pontoosuc
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Pontoosuc is located in Hancock County (IL)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pontoosuc
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Denmark
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Franklin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Franklin is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
    • Wever
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • South Augusta
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • South Augusta is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Augusta
    • Dallas City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Donnellson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Sandusky
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Sandusky is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
    • Colusa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Argyle
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Adrian
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Saint Paul
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Saint Paul is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 123 people
    • Pilot Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Pilot Grove is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Grove
    • Vincennes
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Vincennes is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincennes

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 Lee 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 first turn to 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: