Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in the community of Farmington. It has two entrances, one on Wall Street and the other entrance on Fairview Street, pictured below. Oak Ridge Cemetery was established in 1835 and deeded to the city on April 17, 1868. The Fairview entrance was presented by C. C. Butler in 1917. Many heartfelt thanks to the person who takes care of this beautiful cemetery!

A few tombstone pictures...
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| Furman Brown SGT Col. Hawkins NY Volunteers War of 1812 Dec 22, 1794- Jan. 24, 1880 |
William Elliot Illinois Black Hawk War Aug. 17, 1803- Feb. 9, 1872 |
Isaac Wilson PVT Capt. Stapp's Co. Ill. Mtd. Vols. Mexican War 1818-1878 |
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Fred L. Lane 1859-1936 |
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Rilla Mae Lane 1888-1976 Daniel Eli Lane 1888-1971 |
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Lacey E. Lane 1901-1973 Samuel J. Lane 1894-1924 |
Lane pictures submitted by Nancy Lane

Alexander McLain Feb. 23, 1825 - May 22, 1885
Sgt. Co. B 11 Ill. Cav. (2 stones)
His wife Elizabeth Kelly Aug. 30, 1821 - Aug. 8, 1881
Picture taken by Merle Rudebusch and submitted by Jan Stauffer
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