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A visit to the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens ...

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 Oaklawn Memorial Gardens ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

Lat:   36.0732°   (36° 4' 23")

Lon:   -80.1734°   (-80° 10' 24")

The Oaklawn Memorial Gardens is located in Forsyth County<2>.

The county seat for Forsyth County is located in Winston - Salem. Winston - Salem lies just to the west northwest of the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Piedmont Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piedmont Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piedmont Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Piedmont Memorial Gardens is located in Forsyth County
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • The Salem Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Salem Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Winston - Salem.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48680 <5>
  • God's Acre
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the God's Acre
    • The God's Acre is located in Forsyth County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the God's Acre is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Winston - Salem.
    • The God's Acre has also been known as:
    • Salem Moravian Cemetery
    • Salem Moravian God's Acre
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2224695 <5>
  • Salem Moravian God's Acre Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Happy Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Happy Hill Cemetery
    • The Happy Hill Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Bellevue Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellevue Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellevue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bellevue Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Old Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The Old Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Davidson County
    • The Old Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery
  • Washington Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Washington Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Mecum Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mecum Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mecum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mecum Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Woodland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Odd Fellows Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odd Fellows Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odd Fellows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Odd Fellows Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Boston Cottage Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2582562 <5>
    • Parkland Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parkland Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parkland Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parkland Memorial Park is located in Forsyth County
    • Abbotts Creek MB Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abbotts Creek MB Church Cemetery
      • The Abbotts Creek MB Church Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • The Abbotts Creek MB Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Abbotts Creek Cemetery
      • Be careful, some people have confused the Abbotts Creek MB Church Cemetery with the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens and the .
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2186163 <5>
    • Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      • The Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Be careful, some people have confused the Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens and the .
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2386134 <5>
    • Eastlawn Gardens of Memory
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eastlawn Gardens of Memory is located in Forsyth County
    • Mt. Gur Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gur Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gur Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Garden of Memories Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden of Memories Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden of Memories Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garden of Memories Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Bethel UMC Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel UMC Cemetery
      • The Bethel UMC Cemetery is located in Forsyth County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Waughtown
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waughtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waughtown
    • Waughtown is located in Forsyth County
  • Sedge Garden
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sedge Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedge Garden
    • Sedge Garden is located in Forsyth County
  • Cityview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cityview
    • Cityview is located in Forsyth County
  • Sun Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Meadows
    • Sun Meadows is located in Forsyth County
  • High Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Meadows
    • High Meadows is located in Forsyth County
  • Willowbend
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbend
    • Willowbend is located in Forsyth County
  • Park Terrace
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Terrace
    • Park Terrace is located in Forsyth County
  • Guthrie
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guthrie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guthrie
    • Guthrie is located in Forsyth County
  • East Winston
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Winston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Winston
    • East Winston is located in Forsyth County
  • Rosemont
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemont
    • Rosemont is located in Forsyth County
  • Wallburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallburg
    • Wallburg is located in Davidson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,125 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wallburg <6>
  • Beeson Crossroads
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beeson Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beeson Crossroads
    • Beeson Crossroads is located in Forsyth County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Wellington Way
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellington Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington Way
      • Wellington Way is located in Forsyth County
    • Brookwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookwood
      • Brookwood is located in Forsyth County
    • North Winston
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Winston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Winston
      • North Winston is located in Forsyth County
    • Winston - Salem
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Gum Tree
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Tree
      • Gum Tree is located in Davidson County
    • Ogburn Station
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogburn Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogburn Station
      • Ogburn Station is located in Forsyth County
    • Kernersville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kernersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kernersville
      • Kernersville is located in Forsyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,891 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kernersville <6>
    • Christy Acres
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christy Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christy Acres
      • Christy Acres is located in Forsyth County
    • Timber Trails
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Trails
      • Timber Trails is located in Forsyth County
    • Talleys Crossing
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talleys Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talleys Crossing
      • Talleys Crossing is located in Forsyth County
    • Hampstead
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in Forsyth County
    • Dilhast
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dilhast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dilhast
      • Dilhast is located in Forsyth County
    • Montview
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montview
      • Montview is located in Forsyth County
    • Bon Air
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Air have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Air
      • Bon Air is located in Forsyth County
    • Ardmore
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Forsyth 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 Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The following communities are located in Forsyth County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

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 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 Oaklawn Memorial Gardens:

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 Oaklawn Memorial Gardens:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1007057  (Oaklawn Memorial Gardens)
    • Note: GNIS record #1007057 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: Winston-Salem East
    • County: Forsyth         Elev: 281
    • Location given for GNIS #1007057 (Oaklawn Memorial Gardens)

The official website for Forsyth County: www.co.forsyth.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 North Carolina's counties, including Forsyth, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0732, Longitude: -80.1734       In this case, the coordinates for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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>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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