Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery is one of the oldest in Lee County, Iowa. It's also one of Fort Madison's largest; comprising nearly 25 acres of well groomed and manicured grounds. Serving Fort Madison residents for many years, Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery offers a wide range of services for grieving family members and loved ones, including cremations, vaults, plaques and compassionate and caring services to all religious faiths and demographics. Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery is a perpetual care cemetery, divided into sections marked by paths and avenues. Located in the southeastern corner of Iowa, Fort Madison is situated beside the Mississippi River in Lee County. A small community, Fort Madison is one of the oldest American military garrisons on the upper Mississippi River. Though small in population, Fort Madison residents are big in heart. Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery is the home of Soldier's Circle, located in the center of the four major sections of the cemetery, and is the final resting place for former Fort Madison residents who have served in a multitude of military branches and wars. The sprawling lawns and ancient trees that grace the grounds of Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery offer visitors and loved ones a feeling of nostalgic and down-home comfort, only a short distance from one of the busiest waterways in the United States. Located a short distance due west of downtown Fort Madison, Fort Madison Oakland Cemetery may be accessed off of State Route 61 with a turnoff onto Avenue O. Visitors to this quaint and dignified cemetery often feel the soothing breezes wafting from the Mississippi and find comfort beneath the shade of trees dotting the property. Staff at for Madison Oakland Cemetery takes pride in their ability to provide necessary services as well as compassionate understanding and comfort to area residents. |