Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa

Name: Oaklawn Cemetery
Address: 1101-1199 N Morgan St, Tampa, 33602, United States

#28 among attractions in Tampa

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Oaklawn Cemetery is the first public burial ground in Tampa, Florida, United States. The location was deeded in the mid-19th century and was described as the final resting place for "White and Slave, Rich and Poor". Oaklawn Cemetery is located at the intersection of Morgan Street and Harrison Street in downtown Tampa, about two blocks South of I-275. It has approximately 1,700 graves. ()

Coordinates: 27°57'17"N, 82°27'26"W

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1101-1199 N Morgan StNortheast Tampa (Downtown Tampa)Tampa 33602 United States

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Day trips

Oaklawn Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amalie Arena, Tampa Museum of Art, Bro Bowl, Tampa Theatre.

0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
23 min walk • Amalie Arena stands as a modern beacon of entertainment in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. This versatile venue, situated in the Channelside District, is not only a sports complex but also a prime location for concerts, events, and various performances, making it...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
13 min walk • The Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It exhibits modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
~570 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
3 min walk • The Bro Bowl is one of the last remaining skateboard parks of the 1970s and the first public skatepark to be built in Florida, United States. It is the first skatepark to be listed on any national registry of historic sites.
~1680 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
9 min walk • The Tampa Theatre is a historic U.S. theater and city landmark in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Designed as an atmospheric theatre style movie palace by architect John Eberson, it opened on October 15, 1926.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
12 min walk • The Glazer Children's Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Tampa, Florida, next to the Tampa Museum of Art and Curtis Hixon Park, alongside the Tampa Riverwalk. It is part of the Waterfront Arts District.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
12 min walk • The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987. The venue was rebranded in November 2009 to recognize the donation of financier David A. Straz Jr.--the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in Tampa.
1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The RITZ Ybor, Tampa
25 min walk • The Ritz Ybor is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Opening in 1917, the theatre catered to the Afro-Cuban community in the emerging neighborhood. Throughout the years, the venue was served as a cinema, adult movie theater, nightclub and concert venue.
0.5 miS
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
13 min walk • The Tampa City Hall is a historic site in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was designed by Bonfoey & Elliott and is located at 315 East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1981. On October 1, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
10 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
12 min walk • Jobsite Theater is an American professional theater company incorporated in 1999 and located in Tampa, Florida, United States. They are the resident theater company of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.
0.6 miS
Park
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa
15 min walk • The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oaklawn Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Bro Bowl, Tampa (3 min walk), North Franklin Street Historic District, Tampa (5 min walk), James J. Lunsford Law Library, Tampa (8 min walk), Tampa Theatre, Tampa (9 min walk).

How to get to Oaklawn Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oaklawn Cemetery:

Bus

Marion Transit Center • Lines: 12, 19, 20X, 275Lx, 30, 8, 9, MetroRapid (2 min walk)
Morgan Street North & Tyler Street East • Lines: 100X (3 min walk)

Train

Tampa (11 min walk)

Tram

Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (17 min walk)
Publix • Lines: Teco (20 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (29 min walk)