Historical Marker

Oakwood Cemetery

Historical marker location:

Jacksboro, Texas

( Church and Oakwood streets)

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.