Oakwood Cemetery lies quietly nestled on the east side of Spartanburg, SC.

The dates on the headstones span centuries, showing that Oakwood has long been the chosen resting spot for those who hold Spartanburg dear to their hearts. Walking through the cemetery, visitors will find the founder of Converse College, Dexter Edgar Converse, as well as World War II veterans, concert pianist Carlos Moseley, community doctors and businessmen, and Oakwood’s savior, Martha Chapman.

History

1883
Oakwood Cemetery becomes a beautiful place of rest for many of Spartanburg’s residents

1885
Oakwood’s first Board of Directors is founded

1941
Board of Directors goes bankrupt, leaving gravesites and memorials without care

1983
Martha Chapman reforms the Board of Directors and personally oversees cemetery maintenance; Oakwood undergoes vast improvements though yearly maintenance and beautification efforts

2016
Oakwood Cemetery continues to thrive and expands with the introduction of Converse Garden
 

2016-2017 Board of Directors

Glen Boggs
Justin Converse
Reed Cunningham
David Johnson
Dorothy Josey
Larry Joyner
Steve Lamb
Glenn Miller
Scott Montgomery