Oak Park Cemetery

08/03/2024

McCullough Family in Oak Park section.

08/02/2024

Dr. WM Drake next to the Taylor family.

08/01/2024

Dora R. Miller born 1888. Any family available?

07/31/2024

California Turner born 1873. Any family members or descendants of this lady around now?

07/30/2024

Criswell family of historic Fifth Ward community.

07/29/2024

Descendants of Sallie Palmer speak up and identify yourself so that we can add you as a descendant of Oak Park member.

07/29/2024

07/29/2024

Any members of the Winn family available to claim these gravesites?

07/29/2024

Notable people buried in Oak Park Cemetery are Henderson, wife of Nat Q. Henderson. Nathanial “Nat” Q. Henderson, educator and civic leader, was born on September 28, 1866, in Columbus, Texas. His father was a teacher so his educational leadership began long before moving to Houston. After graduating from Prairie View State Normal School (now Prairie View A&M University) in 1885, Nathaniel Henderson returned to his hometown of Columbus and served as principal of the Columbus Colored School for twelve years. He then served as principal of a school in Weimar, Texas. Henderson pursued further studies at Fisk University, the University of Chicago, Columbia University, and Tuskegee Institute.

He married Mamie L. Williams in Colorado County on September 4, 1893, and they became the parents of six children who all became teachers. Many of their descendants followed their lead as educators.

Nat Q. Henderson was the principal of Bruce Elementary School in Houston from 1909 to 1942. He was so engaged in civic, community, and educational affairs that he was known as the “Mayor of Fifth Ward.” In 1912 he helped victims of the Great Fifth Ward Fire, a major fire which destroyed some forty blocks in Houston’s central city and left hundreds homeless.

09/24/2023

It’s been awhile since we had a major cleanup. We’re gearing up for our fall cleaning season. Calling all descendants, volunteer groups and organizations who want to help clean historic Oak Park Cemetery to join us in October. We’re finalizing the date and will share soon.

09/15/2023

Descendants of the people buried here in Oak Park Cemetery are working to organize more monthly clean ups and we continue to document the many loved ones who are buried here.

06/18/2023

Happy Fathers Day!

06/17/2023

Because the ancestors need love too.

06/17/2023

We are sorting through death certificates as we have found many to say Golden Gate and family members are telling us they are infact in Oak Park. Please note these are two different cemeteries. Please inbox us if you have questions. Thanks