Oak Grove Cemetery (Jerseyville, Illinois) Explained

Oak Grove Cemetery
Location:	Jerseyville, Illinois
Country:	United States
Findagraveid:	185573

Oak Grove Cemetery, established on January 18, 1856^[1] is a cemetery located in Jerseyville, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the city. Originally, 10acres were purchased for the cemetery's use.^[2] Today, the cemetery covers 47acres.

Notable burials

• Larry Chappell – former Major League Baseball player
• Anthony L. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois
• Robert M. Knapp – U.S. Representative from Illinois

Notes and References

1. http://www.jerseyville-il.us/cemetery.htm Oak Grove Cemetery description & history
2. Web site: Cemetery History . 2023-10-30 . City of Jerseyville Illinois . en-US.