The Oakland–Fraternal Cemetery is a historic cemetery[2] on Barber Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It actually consists of six originally separate cemeteries, and lies adjacent to the Little Rock National Cemetery, of which it was once a part. Portions of the cemetery are dedicated to Confederate war dead, and its grounds include two separate Jewish cemeteries, and the Fraternal Cemetery. The Fraternal side, established by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, was a burying ground for African Americans. The combined cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, continues in active use.[1][3]

Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery
Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery is located in Arkansas
Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery
Location in Arkansas
Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery is located in the United States
Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery
Location in United States
Location2101 Barber St., Little Rock, Arkansas
Coordinates34°43′43″N 92°15′40″W / 34.72861°N 92.26111°W / 34.72861; -92.26111
Area92 acres (37 ha)
Built1863 (1863)
ArchitectTunnah, Funston, Viquesney, Monhan, Steinert
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, Egyptian revival
NRHP reference No.09001258[1]
Added to NRHPApril 20, 2010

Notable burials

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/nov/06/historic-lr-cemetery-celebrates-160th-anniversary/
  3. ^ "NRHP nomination for Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
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