Oak Grove Cemetery (Jerseyville, Illinois)
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| Established | January 18, 1856 |
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| Country | United States |
| Find a Grave | Oak Grove Cemetery |
Oak Grove Cemetery, established on January 18, 1856[1] is a cemetery located in Jerseyville, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the city. Originally, 10 acres (40,000 m2) were purchased for the cemetery's use.[2] Today, the cemetery covers 47 acres (190,000 m2).
Notable burials
[edit]- Larry Chappell – former Major League Baseball player
- Anthony L. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois
- Robert M. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois
References
[edit]- ^ Oak Grove Cemetery description & history, retrieved September 15, 2008
- ^ "Cemetery History". City of Jerseyville Illinois. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
