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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:   37.9060°   (37° 54' 21")

Lon:   -76.5697°   (-76° 34' 10")

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

The county seat for Richmond County is located in Warsaw. Warsaw lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Oakland Cemetery .

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 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 Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Richmond 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.

    • Rainswood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainswood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County
    • Farnham
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Richmond County
    • Lara
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County
    • Downings
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downings
      • Downings is located in Richmond County
    • Heathsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Rich Neck
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Neck
      • Rich Neck is located in Richmond County
    • Simons Corner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simons Corner
      • Simons Corner is located in Richmond County
    • Simonson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simonson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simonson
      • Simonson is located in Richmond County
    • Alfonso
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfonso
      • Alfonso is located in Lancaster County
    • Griffiths Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffiths Corner
      • Griffiths Corner is located in Westmoreland County
    • Griffins Landing
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Landing
      • Griffins Landing is located in Lancaster County
    • Warsaw
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Bowlers Wharf
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
        • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County
      • Monaskon
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monaskon
        • Monaskon is located in Lancaster County
      • Tucker Hill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
        • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County
      • Nesting
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesting have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesting
        • Nesting is located in Middlesex County
      • Merry Point
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Point
        • Merry Point is located in Lancaster County
      • Richtown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richtown
        • Richtown is located in Lancaster County
      • Lankford Corner
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lankford Corner
        • Lankford Corner is located in Lancaster County
      • Blackwells
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwells
        • Blackwells is located in Northumberland County
      • Remo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remo
        • Remo is located in Northumberland County
      • Machodoc
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
        • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County
      • Nomini Grove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nomini Grove
        • Nomini Grove is located in Westmoreland County
      • Tallent Town
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
        • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County
      • Dunnsville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Ottoman
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottoman
        • Ottoman is located in Lancaster 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 Oakland Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Richmond 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 20 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Oakland Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Farnham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farnham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farnham Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farnham Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Gibeon Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibeon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gibeon Cemetery is located in Northumberland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibeon Cemetery
    • Totuskey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Totuskey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Totuskey Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Totuskey Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Lyells Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyells Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lyells Chapel Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyells Chapel Cemetery
    • Jerusalem Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Richmond County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Lebanon Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lebanon Cemetery is located in Lancaster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Westmoreland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Ebenezer Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Westmoreland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Lancaster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Norwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Norwood Cemetery is located in Lancaster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
      • Beulah Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Lancaster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
      • Carmel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carmel Cemetery is located in Westmoreland County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmel Cemetery
      • Cobham Park Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cobham Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cobham Park Cemetery is located in Richmond County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cobham Park Cemetery
      • Milden Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Milden Cemetery is located in Richmond County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milden Cemetery
      • Beulah Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Westmoreland County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Richmond County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Lancaster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel 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 #1791339  (Oakland Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791339 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: Lottsburg
      • County: Richmond         Elev: 42
      • Location given for GNIS #1791339 (Oakland Cemetery)

    The official website for Richmond County: www.co.richmond.va.us/

    The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 Virginia's counties, including Richmond, 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 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: 37.9060, Longitude: -76.5697       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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