Oak Grove Cemetery
From the guide
Oak Grove Cemetery, Davy Buck headstone – Buck, an African American man, served as the sexton of the nearby Lexington Presbyterian Church for 40 years. The church and its cemetery were segregated but due to his loyal service to the church, Buck was given a plot in the cemetery. The white headstone is located in the far northwest corner of the cemetery near Main St. Buck died in 1858.
- Where
- 316 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
- Phone
- +1 540-463-2931
About
General “Stonewall” Jackson, 296 Confederate veterans, two Virginia governors and Margaret Junkin Preston are buried here. Link to the cemetery walking tour map below or pick on up at the Lexington Visitor Center Children's scavenger hunt map also available.