Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina)

Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina) is a garden cemetery in Wilmington, United States. It was established in 1852, covering 40.47 hectares. Wikidata records 24 notable interments here, including David Brinkley, Henry Bacon, George Davis.

At a glance

The Friends of Oakdale Cemetery, Inc., was established in 2005 in connection with the 150th anniversary of the opening of Oakdale.

From the cemetery's own website: www.oakdalecemetery.org

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Opening hours

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

24 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Of Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina)'s 24 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (29%), lawyer (17%), architect (8%), spy (8%), painter (8%).

• David Brinkley (1920–2003), director, journalist, television presenter
• Henry Bacon (1866–1924), architect
• George Davis (1820–1896), politician, lawyer
• Rose O'Neal Greenhow (1814–1864), spy
• Rose O'Neal Greenhow (1814–1864), spy
• Alton Lennon (1906–1986), politician, lawyer, judge
• John D. Barry (1839–1867), military personnel
• William H. C. Whiting (1824–1865), soldier, cartographer, engineer
• Ruth Faison Shaw (1889–1969), painter, educator, artist
• James Owen (1784–1865), militia officer, politician
• Thomas Settle (1865–1919), politician, lawyer
• John Dillard Bellamy (1854–1942), politician, lawyer
• Arthur Bluethenthal (1891–1918), American football player
• William B. Cooper (1867–1959), politician
• Elisabeth Chant (1865–1947), painter, artist
• Sara Mildred Strauss (1896–1979), dancer, choreographer, writer
• Mary Lily Kenan (1867–1917)
• Q4679021 (1785–1860), Anglican priest
• William Rand Kenan Sr. (1845–1903), merchant, military officer
• William Rand Kenan Sr. (1845–1908), merchant, military officer
• Q107599540 (1883–1975), politician
• Q5080866 (1854–1911), architect
• Sarah Graham Kenan (1876–1968)
• Phila Calder Nye (1871–1959), art historian

Common questions

Where is Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina)?

Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina) is in Wilmington, United States, at coordinates 34.2434, -77.9308.

When was Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina) established?

Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina) was established in 1852, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina)?

Wikidata documents 24 notable interments at Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina), including David Brinkley, Henry Bacon, George Davis, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Rose O'Neal Greenhow.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q55627219 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)

Related terms

Notable intermentInterment

Resting Places. "Oakdale Cemetery (Wilmington, North Carolina), Wilmington, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q55627219. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/oakdale-cemetery-wilmington-north-carolina/

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