Oakdale Cemetery Tour

319 Patrick Avenue,Urbana OH 43078

23 October, 2021

Description

The tour is focused on family as we explore the stories behind the five private family mausoleums and the former public vault. Oak Dale Cemetery was established in 1856 with 25 acres. Today the cemetery covers 60 acres. The tour is focused on family as we explore the stories behind the five private family mausoleums and the former public vault. All the structures were constructed between 1881 and 1924. They contain the remains of some of Champaign County and Urbana’s earliest and most prominent families. You will be enlightened about some of Urbana’s past residents and their lives as the area’s history is revealed through stories involving mystery, victory, reveille, misery, glory, injury, chivalry, artillery, revelry, and maybe even purgatory. Come join us for an exciting evening! The tour will be led by local historian John Bry. John holds a Bachelor of Science in historic preservation from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Science in historic preservation from Ball State University. He is an expert in historic cemeteries.