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A visit to the Oakland Cemetery ...


The location of the Oakland Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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)

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

Lat:   39.4093°   (39° 24' 33")

Lon:   -79.4025°   (-79° 24' 9")

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

The county seat for Garrett County is located in Oakland. Oakland lies just to the west southwest of the Oakland Cemetery .

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 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 Oakland Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Garrett County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Oakland Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 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.

    • Oakland
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,803 people
    • Loch Lynn Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lynn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lynn Heights
      • Loch Lynn Heights is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
    • Mountain Lake Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Park
      • Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
    • Deer Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
      • Deer Park is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <4>
    • Hutton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutton
      • Hutton is located in Garrett County
    • Red House
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red House
      • Red House is located in Garrett County
    • Terra Alta
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Schell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Garrett County
    • Aurora
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Bayard
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayard
      • Bayard is located in Grant County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
    • Schell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Mineral County (WV)
    • Swanton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanton
      • Swanton is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swanton <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Wilson
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
        • Wilson is located in Garrett County
      • Wilson
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
        • Wilson is located in Grant County (WV)
      • McHenry
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHenry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHenry
        • McHenry is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McHenry <4>
      • Salt Lick
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salt Lick
        • Salt Lick is located in Preston County (WV)
      • Horse Shoe Run
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Shoe Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Shoe Run
        • Horse Shoe Run is located in Preston County (WV)
      • Dobbin
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobbin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbin
        • Dobbin is located in Grant County (WV)
      • Kitzmiller
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitzmiller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitzmiller
        • Kitzmiller is located in Garrett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kitzmiller <4>
      • Sell
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sell
        • Sell is located in Preston County (WV)
      • Elk Garden
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
        • Elk Garden is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Garden <4>
      • Rowlesburg
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Hartmansville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartmansville
        • Hartmansville is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Sulphur City
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur City
        • Sulphur City is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Lenox
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenox
        • Lenox is located in Preston County (WV)
      • Albright
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)

    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 Garrett County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Oakland Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Wesley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesley Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Cemetery
    • Wonderly Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wonderly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wonderly Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wonderly Cemetery
    • King Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The King Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Mayle Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mayle Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayle Cemetery
    • Ferndale Baptist Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferndale Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ferndale Baptist Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferndale Baptist Cemetery
    • Ashby Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ashby Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashby Cemetery
    • Gortner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gortner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gortner Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gortner Cemetery
    • Deer Park Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deer Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deer Park Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deer Park Cemetery
    • Tatlor Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tatlor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tatlor Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tatlor Cemetery
    • Beckman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beckman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beckman Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beckman Cemetery
    • Lish Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lish Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lish Cemetery
    • White Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Nine Family Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • White Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • Upole Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Upole Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upole Cemetery
      • Moon Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moon Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moon Cemetery
      • Beckman Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beckman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beckman Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beckman Cemetery
      • Fike / Wolfe Family Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Red House Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Chisholm - Nydegger Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chisholm - Nydegger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chisholm - Nydegger Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chisholm - Nydegger Cemetery
      • Harvey - Wilson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harvey - Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harvey - Wilson Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey - Wilson Cemetery
      • Paughs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paughs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Paughs Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paughs Cemetery

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

    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 #1711155  (Oakland Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1711155 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: Oakland
      • County: Garrett         Elev: 759
      • Location given for GNIS #1711155 (Oakland Cemetery)

    The official website for Garrett County: www.co.garrett.md.us/

    The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 Maryland's counties, including Garrett, 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' (or 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 Oakland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4093, Longitude: -79.4025       In this case, the coordinates for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.




 

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