A visit to the Oakwood Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Oakwood Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Oakwood Cemetery (FG ID #51498)

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 Oakwood Cemetery ...

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

Lat: 37.5368° (37° 32' 12")

Lon: -77.3953° (-77° 23' 43")

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> of the Oakwood Cemetery.<3>

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

Montezuma Plantation
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montezuma Plantation
- The Montezuma Plantation is located in Henrico County
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Montezuma Plantation is located outside and to the northeast of Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2414903 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Montezuma Plantation
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Montezuma Plantation
Woodland Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
- The Woodland Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Woodland Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Woodland Cemetery
St. Johns Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
- The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Richmond County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the St. Johns Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the St. Johns Cemetery
Richmond National Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richmond National Cemetery
- The Richmond National Cemetery is located in Henrico County
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Richmond National Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #109439 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Richmond National Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Richmond National Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
- The Woodland Cemetery is located in Henrico County
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Woodland Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #641499 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Woodland Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Woodland Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
- The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Cross Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #50676 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Holy Cross Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Holy Cross Cemetery
Barton Heights Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barton Heights Cemetery
- The Barton Heights Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Barton Heights Cemetery is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2319838 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Barton Heights Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Barton Heights Cemetery
Hebrew Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Cemetery
- The Hebrew Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Hebrew Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #173295 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Hebrew Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Hebrew Cemetery
Shockoe Hill Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shockoe Hill Cemetery
- The Shockoe Hill Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Shockoe Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- The Shockoe Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
- Schockoe Cemetery
- Shockoe Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #52134 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Shockoe Hill Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollywood Cemetery
- The Hollywood Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Hollywood Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #50668 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Hollywood Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Hollywood Cemetery
Riverview Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Cemetery
- The Riverview Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Riverview Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #51878 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Riverview Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Riverview Cemetery
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Richmond City
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Calvary Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Richmond.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #51245 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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- Maury Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maury Cemetery
  - The Maury Cemetery is located in Richmond City
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #51085 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Maury Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Maury Cemetery
- Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
  - The Faith Tabernacle Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the west of Richmond.
  - The Faith Tabernacle Cemetery has also been known as:
  - Highland Springs Cemetery
  - Sunnyside Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2250897 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
- Forest Lawn Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
  - The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Forest Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the south of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #154652 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Forest Lawn Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Beth El Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beth El Cemetery
  - The Beth El Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Beth El Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the south of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1848688 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Beth El Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Beth El Cemetery
- Mt. Olivet Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  - 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 Richmond City
- Montague Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montague Cemetery
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montague Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - The Montague Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #51205 <1>
- Watkins Grace Family Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Grace Family Cemetery
  - The Watkins Grace Family Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Watkins Grace Family Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2267425 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Watkins Grace Family Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Watkins Grace Family Cemetery
- Emmanuel Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Henrico County
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery
  - The Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the south of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1515242 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery
- Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery
  - The Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the east of Varina.
  - The Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
  - Laurel Hill Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2205347 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Laurel Hill UMC Cemetery
- Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery
  - The Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the northwest of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2205352 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Pioneer Baptist Church Cemetery
- Seven Pines National Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seven Pines National Cemetery
  - The Seven Pines National Cemetery is located in Henrico County
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Seven Pines National Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Richmond.
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #109450 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Seven Pines National Cemetery
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to the Seven Pines National Cemetery
- Walnut Grove Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Hanover County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Montrose Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose Heights
- Montrose Heights is located in Richmond City
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Heights
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Montrose Heights
Montrose
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
- Montrose is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Montrose
Heckler Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heckler Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heckler Village
- Heckler Village is located in Henrico County
Oak Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
- Oak Hill is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Oak Hill
Oakland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Oakland
Richmond
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
- Richmond is located in Richmond City
- Population from the 2020 Census: 232,226 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richmond <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Richmond
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Richmond
East Highland Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Highland Park
- East Highland Park is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Highland Park
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to East Highland Park
Highland Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Springs
- Highland Springs is located in Henrico County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland Springs <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Springs
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Highland Springs
Fort Lee
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Lee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Lee
- Fort Lee is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fort Lee
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Fort Lee
Sandston
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandston
- Sandston is located in Henrico County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandston <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sandston
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Sandston
Fair Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fair Oaks. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
- Fair Oaks is located in Henrico County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fair Oaks
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Fair Oaks
Cherry Gardens
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Gardens
- Cherry Gardens is located in Richmond County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cherry Gardens
- From the Oakwood Cemetery to Cherry Gardens
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- Lee Park
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Park
  - Lee Park is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Lee Park
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Lee Park
- Mechanicsville
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
  - Mechanicsville is located in Hanover County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanicsville <5>
- Walmsley Village
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walmsley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walmsley Village
  - Walmsley Village is located in Richmond County
- Bensley
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bensley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bensley
  - Bensley is located in Chesterfield County
- Chamberlayne
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlayne
  - Chamberlayne is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Chamberlayne
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Chamberlayne
- Varina Grove
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varina Grove
  - Varina Grove is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Varina Grove
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Varina Grove
- Varina
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varina
  - Varina is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Varina
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Varina
- Lakeside
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeside
  - Lakeside is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Lakeside
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Lakeside
- Dumbarton
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumbarton
  - Dumbarton is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Dumbarton
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Dumbarton
- Chesterfield Village
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield Village
  - Chesterfield Village is located in Chesterfield County
- Bensley Village
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bensley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bensley Village
  - Bensley Village is located in Chesterfield County
- Turner Woods
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Woods
  - Turner Woods is located in Henrico County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Turner Woods
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Turner Woods
- Atlee Station
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlee Station
  - Atlee Station is located in Hanover County
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Atlee Station
  - From the Oakwood Cemetery to Atlee Station
- Chippenham Village
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chippenham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chippenham Village
  - Chippenham Village is located in Richmond 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 Oakwood Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Richmond
- Richmond lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the West (W) of the Oakwood Cemetery.
- Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Richmond.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond

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 websites either 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 Oakwood Cemetery:

Pages specific to Virginia:
Cemetery Information and Directories:
- From Find-A-Grave:
- The Oakwood Cemetery (FG ID #51498)
- From Cyndi's List:
- Cemeteries of Virginia
- Cemetery Junction:
- Directory for Virginia
- From FamilySearch:
- Cemeteries Wiki for Virginia
- From Interment.net:
- Cemeteries of Virginia
About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
- Although we don't have a link to the Oakwood Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
- The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Oakwood Cemetery:

Referenced GNIS Record ...
GNIS ID #1479247 (Oakwood Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #1479247 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: Richmond
- County: Richmond (city) Elev: 46
- Location given for GNIS #1479247 (Oakwood Cemetery)
Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry: #51498

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.
<2>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Oakwood Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5368, Longitude: -77.3953
<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>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.