Oaklawn Cemetery (Tulsa)

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Oaklawn Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. [1] [2]

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To the north of the cemetery is 8th street, to the east is Peoria Avenue, to the south is 11th Street and to the west is highway 75. [2]

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Headstone.jpg
Tombstone at Oaklawn

History

Oaklawn cemetery was founded in 1882, Tulsa took over the cemetery in 1906.[ citation needed ]

Mass graves

Multiple unmarked graves have been exhumed in search for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre. [3] The first identified is C. L. Daniel. [4] On November 12, 2024, a memorial service was held at Oaklawn Cemetery to recognize those whose remains were reinterred. [5] A monument was also dedicated for those who have been identified through DNA research and genealogical records. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Robertson, Campbell (July 17, 2020). "A Search for Hallowed Ground". The New York Times . Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Tulsey Town's Oldest Cemetery? | This Land Press - Made by You and Me". thislandpress.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ Canfield, Kevin (November 1, 2022). "Oaklawn search uncovers 17 more unmarked graves". Tulsa World. Retrieved January 26, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ Sutter, Sofia (July 12, 2024). "First person identified in Tulsa massacre mass grave". NBC News. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Krehbiel, Randy (November 13, 2024). "1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: Memorial Service Held for Victims". Tulsa World . Retrieved February 23, 2025– via Newspapers.com.

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