Oak Grove Cemetery (Jerseyville, Illinois)

Cemetery in Jersey County, 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 m2) were purchased for the cemetery's use.[2] Today, the cemetery covers 47 acres (190,000 m2).

## Notable burials

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

## References

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

## External links

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* Oak Grove Cemetery at Find a Grave

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