Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas)
Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas) is a cemetery in Huntsville, United States. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including Sam Houston, Anthony Martin Branch, Henderson King Yoakum.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.72720, -95.54140 (source: Wikidata) |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas)'s 11 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (36%), American football player (27%), lawyer (18%), meteorological observer (18%), historian (18%).
- Sam Houston (1793–1863), politician, lawyer
- Anthony Martin Branch (1823–1867), politician, lawyer
- Henderson King Yoakum (1810–1856), meteorological observer, historian, politician
- Henderson King Yoakum (1810–1856), meteorological observer, historian, politician
- Rufus William Bailey (1793–1863), educator
- Samuel Walker Houston (1864–1945), newspaper proprietor, academic administrator, newspaper editor
- Q22097126 (1896–1982), American football player
- Joshua Houston (1822–1902), blacksmith, alderman, elected official
- Q18630800 (1936–2015), American football player
- Gene Berry (1891–1968), American football player
- Henry O. Crawford (1901–1967)
Common questions
Where is Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas)?
Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas) is in Huntsville, United States, at coordinates 30.7272, -95.5414.
Who is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas)?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas), including Sam Houston, Anthony Martin Branch, Henderson King Yoakum, Henderson King Yoakum, Rufus William Bailey.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q117812167 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas), Huntsville, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q117812167. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/oakwood-cemetery-huntsville-texas/
BibTeX
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title = {Oakwood Cemetery (Huntsville, Texas), Huntsville, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/oakwood-cemetery-huntsville-texas/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q117812167}
}