Oakdale Cemetery

Oakdale Cemetery is a rural burial ground in Wilmington that spans 65 acres with winding paths, mature trees, and thousands of graves. The memorials scattered across the grounds tell the story of people who lived in North Carolina across many generations.

The cemetery was founded in 1852 by Wilmington businessmen and received its first burial in 1855. These early years marked the beginning of a place that would receive residents of the region for generations to come.

The grounds include a Hebrew section that reflects the Jewish community present in Wilmington during the 1800s. You can see how different groups maintained separate areas while coexisting in the same place.

Wear sturdy shoes as you walk the winding paths across the grounds, which can become slippery in wet weather. The office staff can provide information about grave locations and help you find specific memorials.

The grounds hold graves of people who died during Yellow Fever epidemics that struck the region. These burials stand as quiet reminders of a time when the community faced devastating disease outbreaks.

Location: Wilmington

Inception: December 27, 1852

Address: 520 N 15th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Website: http://oakdalecemetery.org

GPS coordinates: 34.24344,-77.93080

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10