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Oak Grove Cemetery

Memorials	:	5569
Location	:	Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5651016, -70.6182022
Description	:	On December 12, 1849 a group of townspeople met in Falmouth Town Hall to discuss the need for a new cemetery. Presiding were Samuel P. Bourne and Erasmus Gould. Out of this meeting a committee of five was formed to select a suitable sight and enlist subscribers to purchase burial lots. . On January 2, 1850, the committee reported that a wood lot of over five acres had been purchased at a cost of $250, and that 2-dozen subscribers had been procured. Also at this meeting, the constitution of the cemetery was adopted and the first trustees and officers of... Read More	On December 12, 1849 a group of townspeople met in Falmouth Town Hall to discuss the need for a new cemetery. Presiding were Samuel P. Bourne and Erasmus Gould. Out of this meeting a committee of five was formed to select a suitable sight and enlist subscribers to purchase burial lots. . On January 2, 1850, the committee reported that a wood lot of over five acres had been purchased at a cost of $250, and that 2-dozen subscribers had been procured. Also at this meeting, the constitution of the cemetery was adopted and the first trustees and officers of the Association were elected: Thus this notable group founded the Oak Grove Cemetery Association of Falmouth, an organization that continues to this day. www.oak-grove-cemetery-of-falmouth.com

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Where is Oak Grove Cemetery?
Oak Grove Cemetery is located at Palmer Ave. and Jones Rd. Falmouth, Barnstable County ,Massachusetts ,USA.
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5567 memorials
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Latitude: 41.5651016
Longitude: -70.6182022

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Coordinate: 41.5499001, -70.6251984

6. Friends Ancient Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5768700, -70.5675888

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Coordinate: 41.5775986, -70.5567017

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Coordinate: 41.6128900, -70.6258200

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Coordinate: 41.5777300, -70.5409900

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Coordinate: 41.5815720, -70.5268460

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Coordinate: 41.6425018, -70.6167984

18. Amrita Island Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 41.6593900, -70.6207900

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