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Located at the corner of North Palace at Oakwood Street

Oakwood Cemetery consists of 20 acres and has more than 2,000 inscribed tombstones. There are 231 graves of the unknown Confederate soldiers, plus 70 marked Confederate graves, as well as one Union soldier's grave. This cemetery was originally known as Lollar's Cemetery and City Cemetery. Several years ago a fire destroyed all of the burial records as well as the ownership documents.

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Events

Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Spirits of Oakwood walking tour

 

Spirits of Oakwood Historic Walking Tours

 Spirits of Oakwood March 22, 2025 Flyer

The Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Committee presents its annual walking history tour through the historic Oakwood Cemetery, located at the intersection of Palace and Oakwood.

Guests will follow a guide to visit the gravesites of historical figures. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to each tour. Tours begin at 1 p.m. Last tour starts at 4 p.m.

Cost is $10 per person. No charge for children under 12, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Learn more about local Tyler history and get a glimpse into life during days gone by.

For more information, please call (903) 316–2201.

 

Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Committee

Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Committee was organized in 1997 and has worked with the Tyler Parks Department since that time. Funds from the “Spirits of Oakwood” event are designated to help repair the broken monuments and make further improvements within the cemetery. The “Spirits of Oakwood” event is an annual event and is held in conjunction with the Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trails. 

Donations to help with this project are welcome. Send donations to: City Cemeterian - City of Tyler Parks Department, P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Tx. 75710.

Oakwood Cemetery is owned and maintained by the City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, contact (903) 531-1207.

 

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