Historical Marker
Oakville Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Cemetery Rd. at Martin St., Oakville, Texas
( Oakville cemetery, Cemetery Road at Martin Street, Oakville in center of cemetery)
Marker installed: 1968
Donated in 1857 by Thos. Wilson, who also gave land for Main Town Square. The property was originally part of the 1831 McMullen McGloin land grant from Mexico. Among graves are those of J.T. James, the founder of Oakville; early pioneers; and organizers of Live Oak County.