South side of Parker Street

South side of Parker Street

Newest section located on the North side of Parker Street

The land for the first section of Oak Grove Cemetery was purchased from Dr. Alexander Read (6 acres) and Bethel Pennyman (2 acres) for $1300. Additional funds were allocated, which included $770 for the construction of a stonewall surrounding the cemetery and $330 was spent laying out the making of carriage way and paths. The original entrance was on Smith Street, which has formal granite pillars. This side of the cemetery was opened on October 6, 1843. The photo is the lay out for this section which is the oldest on the South side of Parker Street.