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A visit to the Oak Lawn Cemetery ...


The location of the Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.7237°   (36° 43' 25")

Lon:   -91.8421°   (-91° 50' 31")

The Oak Lawn Cemetery is located in Howell County<2>.

The county seat for Howell County is located in West Plains. West Plains lies just to the northwest of the Oak Lawn Cemetery .

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 Oak Lawn Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Missouri:
  • Pages specific to Howell 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 Oak Lawn 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 24 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

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

    • West Plains
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Plains
      • West Plains is located in Howell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,383 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Plains <4>
    • Chapin
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapin
      • Chapin is located in Howell County
    • South Fork
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Fork
      • South Fork is located in Howell County
    • Brandsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandsville
      • Brandsville is located in Howell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
    • Pottersville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pottersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottersville
      • Pottersville is located in Howell County
    • Pomona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
      • Pomona is located in Howell County
    • Peace Valley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peace Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peace Valley
      • Peace Valley is located in Howell County
    • Siloam Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam Springs
      • Siloam Springs is located in Howell County
    • Lebo
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebo
      • Lebo is located in Howell County
    • Lanton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanton
      • Lanton is located in Howell County
    • Koshkonong
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Koshkonong
      • Koshkonong is located in Oregon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
    • Moody
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moody have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moody
      • Moody is located in Howell County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Burnham
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnham
        • Burnham is located in Howell County
      • Caulfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caulfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caulfield
        • Caulfield is located in Howell County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Caulfield <4>
      • Cornertown
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornertown
        • Cornertown is located in Fulton County (AR)
      • Cornertown
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornertown
        • Cornertown is located in Howell County
      • Moko
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moko
        • Moko is located in Fulton County (AR)
      • Thomasville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomasville
        • Thomasville is located in Oregon County
      • Elijah
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elijah
        • Elijah is located in Ozark County
      • Sturkie
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturkie
        • Sturkie is located in Fulton County (AR)
      • Willow Springs
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
        • Willow Springs is located in Howell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,098 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Springs <4>
      • Ott
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ott. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ott
        • Ott is located in Howell County
      • Ott
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ott have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ott
        • Ott is located in Fulton County (AR)
      • Mountain View
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)

    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 Lawn Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Howell County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Oak Lawn Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Howell Valley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howell Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howell Valley Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howell Valley Cemetery
    • Parker Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parker Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parker Cemetery
    • Howell County Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Howell County Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • The Howell County Cemetery has also been known as:
      • County Farm Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howell County Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #29435 <7>
    • Pleasant View Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Lone Pine Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Homeland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Homeland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Homeland Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Homeland Cemetery
    • Spears Graveyard
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spears Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spears Graveyard is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spears Graveyard
    • Chapin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chapin Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapin Cemetery
    • Dripping Springs Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dripping Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dripping Springs Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dripping Springs Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Blue Mound Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Mound Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blue Mound Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Mound Cemetery
    • New Liberty Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Liberty Cemetery is located in Howell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Liberty Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Meltabarger Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meltabarger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meltabarger Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meltabarger Cemetery
      • Elk Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elk Creek Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Creek Cemetery
      • New Hope Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Pottersville Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pottersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pottersville Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pottersville Cemetery
      • Francis Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Francis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Francis Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Francis Cemetery
      • St. Joseph Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • The St. Joseph Cemetery has also been known as:
        • White Church Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2154107 <7>
      • Collins Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Collins Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
      • Lost Camp Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lost Camp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lost Camp Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lost Camp Cemetery
      • Union Grove General Baptist Church Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Ledbetter Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ledbetter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ledbetter Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ledbetter Cemetery
      • Cureall Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cureall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cureall Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cureall Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Howell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #723679  (Oaklawn Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #723679 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: West Plains
      • County: Howell         Elev: 305
      • Location given for GNIS #723679 (Oaklawn Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.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 Missouri's counties, including Howell, 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7237, Longitude: -91.8421       In this case, the coordinates for the Oak Lawn 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>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.
    <6>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.
    <7>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.




 

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