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After Terrell was established as a railroad town in 1873, its citizens recognized the need for a community burial ground. In 1878, James R. Terrell sold 7 acres of land for use as a cemetery, and the first burials were those of Peter Meinenger and Dr. G. W. Ridgell. In 1925, the Oakland Cemetery Association was founded to provide perpetual care for the gravesites. The name Oakland Memorial Park was adopted in 1931. Those buried there include professional artist Frank Reaugh and 20 members of the British Royal Air Force who were killed while training at Terrell during World War II.
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Terrell, Texas · United States
