Oak Grove Cemetery (Jerseyville, Illinois)
Oak Grove Cemetery, established on January 18, 1856 is a cemetery located in Jerseyville, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the city. Originally, 10 acres (40,000 m) were purchased for the cemetery's use. Today, the cemetery covers 47 acres (190,000 m).
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
- ^ Oak Grove Cemetery description & history, retrieved September 15, 2008
- ^ "Cemetery History". City of Jerseyville Illinois. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
