Oak Grove Cemetery (Jerseyville, Illinois)

Oak Grove Cemetery
Details
Established	January 18, 1856 (1856-01-18)
Location	Jerseyville, Illinois
Country	United States
Find a Grave	Oak Grove Cemetery

Oak Grove Cemetery, established on January 18, 1856[1] is a cemetery located in Jerseyville, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the city. Originally, 10 acres (40,000 m^2) were purchased for the cemetery's use.[2] Today, the cemetery covers 47 acres (190,000 m^2).

Notable burials

• Larry Chappell – former Major League Baseball player
• Anthony L. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois
• Robert M. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois

References

1. Oak Grove Cemetery description & history, retrieved September 15, 2008
2. "Cemetery History". City of Jerseyville Illinois. Retrieved 2023-10-30.

External links

• Oak Grove Cemetery at Find a Grave

39.12504°N 90.31616°W / 39.12504; -90.31616