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A visit to the Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Oak Hill Cemetery (FG ID #93216)

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 Oak Hill Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.9590°   (38° 57' 32")

Lon:   -95.2121°   (-95° 12' 43")

The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Douglas County<2>.

While not adjacent, the Memorial Park Cemetery is directly southwest of the Oak Hill Cemetery.

The county seat for Douglas County is located in Lawrence. Lawrence lies just to the west northwest of the Oak Hill Cemetery .

Name Variations for Oak Hill Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Oak Hill Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Lawrence City Cemetery
  • Lawrence Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the Oak Hill Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Haskell Indian Nations University - Haskell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Pioneer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus Pioneer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus Pioneer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus Pioneer Cemetery is located in Douglas County
  • Maple Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maple Grove Cemetery is located in Douglas County
  • Cemetery Beni Israel
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cemetery Beni Israel
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cemetery Beni Israel have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cemetery Beni Israel is located in Douglas County
  • Richland Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richland Cemetery is located in Douglas County
  • Holy Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Family Cemetery is located in Douglas County
  • Eudora City Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Delaware Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delaware Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delaware Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Delaware Cemetery is located in Leavenworth County
  • Vinland Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Holliday Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holliday Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holliday Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holliday Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Flory Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flory Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Flory Cemetery is located in Douglas County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Ulrich Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ulrich Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ulrich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ulrich Cemetery is located in Douglas County
    • Brumbaugh Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Reno Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reno Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reno Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reno Cemetery is located in Leavenworth County
    • Underwood Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Underwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Underwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Underwood Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Stony Point Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Hesper Friends Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hesper Friends Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hesper Friends Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hesper Friends Cemetery is located in Douglas County
    • Congregational Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congregational Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congregational Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Congregational Cemetery is located in Leavenworth County
    • Deay Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deay Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deay Cemetery is located in Douglas County
    • Prairie Center Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Chance Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chance Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chance Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chance Cemetery is located in Leavenworth County
    • Mt. Sidney Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)

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 Oak Hill Cemetery.

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

  • Noria
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Noria. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noria
    • Noria is located in Douglas County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Noria
    • From the Oak Hill Cemetery to Noria
  • Bismarck Grove ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Lawrence
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Midland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
    • Midland is located in Douglas County
  • Sibleyville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Fall Leaf
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Eudora
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Pleasant Grove
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Weaver
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weaver have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaver
    • Weaver is located in Douglas County
  • Buck Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Vinland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinland
    • Vinland is located in Douglas County
  • Hesper
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Kanwaka
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kanwaka have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kanwaka
      • Kanwaka is located in Douglas County
      • Kanwaka has also been known as:
      • Kanawha
      • Kannaka
      • Kanwaca
    • Lone Star
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Star have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
      • Lone Star is located in Douglas County
    • Linwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Leavenworth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
      • Linwood has also been known as:
      • Big Stranger
      • Johnny Cake
      • Journeycake
    • Williamstown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Clinton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Clearfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Clearview City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Lecompton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompton
      • Lecompton is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 659 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompton <7>
    • Baldwin City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin City
      • Baldwin City is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,689 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baldwin City <7>
    • Tonganoxie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tonganoxie have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tonganoxie
      • Tonganoxie is located in Leavenworth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,690 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tonganoxie <7>
    • Perry
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Worden
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Worden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worden
      • Worden is located in Douglas County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Worden
      • From the Oak Hill Cemetery to Worden
    • De Soto
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
      • De Soto is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,648 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <7>
    • Medina
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Medina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Jefferson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Medina
      • From the Oak Hill Cemetery to Medina
    • Stull
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stull have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stull
      • Stull is located in Douglas County

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 Oak Hill Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Douglas County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Oak Hill 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 either 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 Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #479157  (Oak Hill Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #479157 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: Lawrence East
    • County: Douglas         Elev: 269
    • Location given for GNIS #479157 (Oak Hill Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #93216

The official website for Douglas County: www.douglas-county.com/

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Douglas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Oak Hill Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9590, Longitude: -95.2121    
<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 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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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