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A visit to the Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.2833°   (38° 16' 59")

Lon:   -75.8869°   (-75° 53' 12")

The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Wicomico County<1>.

The county seat for Wicomico County is located in Salisbury. Salisbury lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Oak Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Oak Grove Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Asbury Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • Dolbey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dolbey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dolbey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dolbey Cemetery is located in Wicomico County
  • Elliotts Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliotts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliotts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elliotts Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
  • Grace Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grace Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • John Wesley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The John Wesley Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • Zion Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
  • Bethany Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • Oriole Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oriole Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oriole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oriole Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • All Saints Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The All Saints Cemetery is located in Somerset County
  • Allen Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Allen Cemetery is located in Wicomico County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Manokin Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • St. Andrews Episcopal Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Ebenezer Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
    • A Hill Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the A Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The A Hill Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Union Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Fairmount Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmount Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairmount Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Christ Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Christ Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Upper Fairmount Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Fairmount Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • St. Stephens Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Stephens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Stephens Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Salem Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Palmetto Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmetto Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmetto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Palmetto Cemetery is located in Somerset County
    • Barren Creek Springs Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barren Creek Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barren Creek Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barren Creek Springs Cemetery is located in Wicomico 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]<2> of the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

  • Jesterville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Nanticoke
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Bivalve
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Tyaskin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Mount Vernon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Capitola
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Dames Quarter
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
    • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <7>
  • Green Hill Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Village
    • Green Hill Village is located in Wicomico County
  • Elliott
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Monie
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monie
    • Monie is located in Somerset County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Monie
    • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Monie
  • Chance
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
    • Chance is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <7>
  • Oriole
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Crocheron
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocheron have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocheron
      • Crocheron is located in Dorchester County
    • Deal Island
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
      • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <7>
    • Champ
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Champ. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
      • Champ is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Champ
      • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Champ
    • Bishops Head
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Wenona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
      • Wenona is located in Somerset County
    • Allen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Allen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Wicomico County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Allen
      • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Allen
    • Twiggs Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Quantico
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Toddville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
      • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
    • Wingate
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
      • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <7>
    • Somersett Town ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somersett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somersett Town
      • Somersett Town is located in Somerset County
    • Princess Anne
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princess Anne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princess Anne
      • Princess Anne is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,492 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Princess Anne <7>
    • Loretto
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loretto. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
      • Loretto is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Loretto
      • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Loretto

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 Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wicomico County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Oak Grove 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 Grove Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1668479  (Oak Grove Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1668479 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: Nanticoke
    • County: Wicomico         Elev: 5
    • Location given for GNIS #1668479 (Oak Grove Cemetery)

The official website for Wicomico County: www.wicomicocounty.org/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Wicomico, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2833, Longitude: -75.8869    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<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>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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