About Oak Ridge Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery is a cemetery in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. It was established in 1860. It carries a heritage listing (NRHP 95000986). The grounds sit at about 558 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 414847. The nearest other listed cemetery is Lincoln Tomb, about 0.2 mi away.
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39.82292, -89.65933
What Oak Ridge Cemetery offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Lincoln TombSpringfield, ILCemetery0.2 mi
- Calvary Cemetery2001 North 1st Street, Springfield, IL · est. 1857Catholic cemetery0.5 mi
- McKinnie CemeterySpringfield, ILCemetery2.2 mi
- Crowder Cemetery1401 Chatham Road, Leland Grove, ILCemetery3.0 mi
- Bissell Cemetery2785 Colt Road, Springfield, ILCemetery4.3 mi
- Oak Hill Cemetery4688 Old Route 36, Springfield, ILCemetery5.0 mi
- Roselawn Pet CemeteryRiverton, ILPet cemetery5.0 mi
- Resurrection Hill CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery5.1 mi
- Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery1735 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1927Memorial park5.2 mi
- Camp Butler National Cemetery5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1865National cemetery5.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Oak Ridge Cemetery located?
Oak Ridge Cemetery is at 1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702 in Sangamon County. GPS coordinates: 39.82292, -89.65933.
What are the visiting hours of Oak Ridge Cemetery?
The recorded hours are: Apr-Aug: 07:00-20:00, Sep-Mar: 07:00-17:00. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery.
How do I find a grave at Oak Ridge Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.