This is one of the oldest cemeteries in Dallas County. At the time that area was upper class area of town in the early 19th century. Most of the early graves are from upper middle class to rich from what my aunts and uncles told me who lived in that area at the time.
Thank you so much for posting this! I came across the video by accident, & it has helped me in my 10-yr search for my gr-grandmother's gravesite. The place looks like the background in the photo I have of my gr-grandfather & his 7 children at the mother's fresh grave. Vadie Till Woicinski died in 1918 @ Parkland Hosp., buried in "City Cem." by George Loudermilk, undertaker. Turns out he owned the cem., at that time used (partly) by the city, & the family lived in the neighborhood.
My mother is buried when I was 7 yrs old at Oakland Cemetery and I was appalled at the shape the cemetery in We had to dig her headstone out of the dirt and weeds that covered it. You would think that the city would do a better job at keeping up such a beautiful landmark. in the video that you can't see headstone for the grass and overgrown bushes.
Some of the cemetery is well cared for, other areas are currently in use, and still others are in a state of quiet decay. As far as I know, the cemetery is not owned by the City of Dallas.
the last time i been to Oakland was in 1997, there was still a caretaker. I asked whatever happened to the individual mausoleum there were plenty of them and awesome looking. I remember many had keys to them... story goes, they also had a power generator so there love could open the vault and see them whenever. The caretaker said they were removed because of vandalism. This place is trully historicaly, some born in late 1700's. My grandfather & his wife is bury there. Thanks for Posting
Seems sad that many cities don't take care of the old cemeteries- We have an Oakland here in Atlanta (opened 1850) on 48 acres. It's beautifully maintained by parks department, but lots are all owned privately. The Historic Oakland Foundation does what it can. Had a horrible tornado come through in March, 98 huges oaks fell, over 400 monuments damaged. Towering statues thrown down. FEMA is helping but it's going to take years.
I just returned from Oakland, and what a surprize treasure! If you replace the word Cemetery with the word Graveyard, you might be less disappointed.
I had personal business to find my Grandfather and Grandmothers graves. There is 64 acres, and over 37,000 graves. We belived it to be perpetual care. It was majestic. Now, I was told by the keeper, it is maintained on donations. The keeper welcomes all help.
Cool! My Grand parents live in Tyler, Texas. My Grandmother loves Cemeteries, as well as me.
Hopefully, this summer, I can probably visit them. My Grandmother told me that if I visit, she is making sure of taking me to see some grave yards. =3
thanks for the video. I have never been there, but plan to make the trip. My great grandparents are buried there. I hope to bring all my family to clean our area up. Is there a caretaker? Is there someway to pay somebody to do perpetual care on the graves?
There is an office in the front, and we've seen some grounds keepers (we think) from time to time, but the old parts of the cemetery don't seem to get much attention from them. If I remember correctly, there is a contact number posted at the gate for information. Thanks for your comment! :)
awesome video :D
63tennesseeflower 4 months ago
this is bad how they let it get sooo overgrown :( just me but seems so disrespectful to families to let it get in this condition.
63tennesseeflower 4 months ago
This is one of the oldest cemeteries in Dallas County. At the time that area was upper class area of town in the early 19th century. Most of the early graves are from upper middle class to rich from what my aunts and uncles told me who lived in that area at the time.
ConwayTruckload 10 months ago
Alot of my family are buried there in Oakland Cemetary.
onehalfnative 1 year ago
Thank you so much for posting this! I came across the video by accident, & it has helped me in my 10-yr search for my gr-grandmother's gravesite. The place looks like the background in the photo I have of my gr-grandfather & his 7 children at the mother's fresh grave. Vadie Till Woicinski died in 1918 @ Parkland Hosp., buried in "City Cem." by George Loudermilk, undertaker. Turns out he owned the cem., at that time used (partly) by the city, & the family lived in the neighborhood.
TexasHeatherFeather 2 years ago
You are most welcome. Glad it helped!
reluctantpaladin 2 years ago
My mother is buried when I was 7 yrs old at Oakland Cemetery and I was appalled at the shape the cemetery in We had to dig her headstone out of the dirt and weeds that covered it. You would think that the city would do a better job at keeping up such a beautiful landmark. in the video that you can't see headstone for the grass and overgrown bushes.
diappointedfamily1 2 years ago
Some of the cemetery is well cared for, other areas are currently in use, and still others are in a state of quiet decay. As far as I know, the cemetery is not owned by the City of Dallas.
reluctantpaladin 2 years ago
the last time i been to Oakland was in 1997, there was still a caretaker. I asked whatever happened to the individual mausoleum there were plenty of them and awesome looking. I remember many had keys to them... story goes, they also had a power generator so there love could open the vault and see them whenever. The caretaker said they were removed because of vandalism. This place is trully historicaly, some born in late 1700's. My grandfather & his wife is bury there. Thanks for Posting
WarriorforAmerican 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this along with valuable information. It is beautiful!
lunadesorrow 3 years ago
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
reluctantpaladin 3 years ago
Seems sad that many cities don't take care of the old cemeteries- We have an Oakland here in Atlanta (opened 1850) on 48 acres. It's beautifully maintained by parks department, but lots are all owned privately. The Historic Oakland Foundation does what it can. Had a horrible tornado come through in March, 98 huges oaks fell, over 400 monuments damaged. Towering statues thrown down. FEMA is helping but it's going to take years.
semiramide1945 3 years ago
is this place haunted or what?
sirisnin 3 years ago
I just returned from Oakland, and what a surprize treasure! If you replace the word Cemetery with the word Graveyard, you might be less disappointed.
I had personal business to find my Grandfather and Grandmothers graves. There is 64 acres, and over 37,000 graves. We belived it to be perpetual care. It was majestic. Now, I was told by the keeper, it is maintained on donations. The keeper welcomes all help.
jelliejem 3 years ago
How sad I wonder why they dont maintain the part of the cemetery.
jessi1971 3 years ago
Cool! My Grand parents live in Tyler, Texas. My Grandmother loves Cemeteries, as well as me.
Hopefully, this summer, I can probably visit them. My Grandmother told me that if I visit, she is making sure of taking me to see some grave yards. =3
korndawl 3 years ago
thanks for the video. I have never been there, but plan to make the trip. My great grandparents are buried there. I hope to bring all my family to clean our area up. Is there a caretaker? Is there someway to pay somebody to do perpetual care on the graves?
Scorpi3308 4 years ago
There is an office in the front, and we've seen some grounds keepers (we think) from time to time, but the old parts of the cemetery don't seem to get much attention from them. If I remember correctly, there is a contact number posted at the gate for information. Thanks for your comment! :)
reluctantpaladin 4 years ago
are you driving a riding lawnmower through there?
Scorpi3308 4 years ago
Ha! Wouldn't be a bad idea if I did :) Nah.. the driving portions were out the window of an SUV.
reluctantpaladin 4 years ago
What a beautiful hands-on view to accompany the other video. Nature is really having her way with us, eh? :-)
bassettsnose 4 years ago