Ramsey County History – Spring 2003: “Oakland Cemetery and Its First 150 Years—Pioneers, Politicians, the Public Share These Grounds”
- Year
- 2003
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Creators
- Arthur W. (Chip) Lindeke III
- Topics
Oakland Cemetery and Its First 150 Years—Pioneers, Politicians, the Public Share These Grounds
Author: Arthur W. (Chip) Lindeke III
The Oakland Cemetery Association was formed on June 24, 1853. The cemetery is the resting place for many famous people including Alexander Ramsey and Henry Sibley. In 1884, it incorporated the Christ Episcopal Cemetery, and, in 1904, took over the Zion Cemetery. The site now covers a hundred acres between Jackson, Sylvan, Magnolia, and Sycamore streets. The Cemetery Association hired architect Horace Cleveland to design Oakland Cemetery after its expansion.
PDF of Lindeke article
- Year
- 2003
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Creators
- Arthur W. (Chip) Lindeke III
- Topics