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16136
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Oakwood Cemetery in Wake County is a historic example of an early southern \"garden park\" design; the idea was to utilize cemetery space as park area as well. The cemetery is also noted for having a section dedicated to Confederate soldiers, which were reburied in the lot following the Civil War. The cemetery also contains important examples of carvings and symbols which can denote the deceased age or occupation.
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Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 24 Issue 1, Fall 1984, p12-14, il
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35728
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The author proved a sojourn in the state capital captured the essence of NC. Those interested in its history could visit folk villages, the Dodd-Hinsdale House, and Oakwood Cemetery. Visitors wanting entertainment could take in concerts, dance, and sports. Tours about town could yield sightings of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, sidewalk cafes, and working farms. For nature lovers, there were boating in the Neuse River and strolling through gardens such as the Rose Garden.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 3, May/June 1979, p42-44