Black plaque № 16473

Black plaque № 16473

Oakwood Cemetery. Burial ground for over a century-- graves dating from 1859. Land was given by old settlers, 1883-1904. Maintained by Oakwood Cemetery Association, organized August 22, 1899, with Miss Alice Rogers first president. Charter was issued January 1908. Endowment fund started October 5, 1947. (1968) Incising on base: Given in memory of association pioneers by Ruth Hensley Richards, Pres. #3657

by Texas Historical Commission #03657 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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