Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois)
Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois) is a historic cemetery in Princeton, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 6 notable interments here, including Owen Lovejoy, Thomas J. Henderson, Cyrus Bryant.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.36500, -89.48310 (source: Wikidata) |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Heritage status | NRHP 100006864 |
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Notable interments
6 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois)'s 6 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (83%), lawyer (33%), dentist (33%).
- Owen Lovejoy (1811–1864), abolitionist, politician
- Thomas J. Henderson (1824–1911), military officer, lawyer, politician
- Cyrus Bryant (1798–1865), scientist
- Thomas P. Gunning (1882–1943), politician, dentist
- Thomas P. Gunning (1882–1943), politician, dentist
- Joseph R. Peterson (1904–1967), politician, lawyer
Common questions
Where is Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois)?
Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois) is in Princeton, United States, at coordinates 41.3650, -89.4831.
Who is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois)?
Wikidata documents 6 notable interments at Oakland Cemetery (Princeton, Illinois), including Owen Lovejoy, Thomas J. Henderson, Cyrus Bryant, Thomas P. Gunning, Thomas P. Gunning.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q111662645 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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