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Oak Grove Cemetery

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Dr. James Trippe and his wife Rosepha donated one acre of land on a knoll in Whitewater in 1844 for use as Grove Cemetery. In 1884 George Esterly cast an iron gate and stile for a visitors entrance to the cemetery. With the installation of the gate, the cemetery was then referred to as Oak Grove Cemetery. Today, Oak Grove is regarded as an historic pioneer cemetery with over 800 burials including veterans from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, as well as several of Whitewater’s pioneer families. The cemetery was added to the Landmarks list in 2018.

A community rich in history and steeped in beauty, Whitewater has always been known for its charm and ideal location. Nestled within the forest, lakes, prairies, and hills of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is the perfect choice for biking, hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, or just exploring! We look forward to showing you our city and thank you for visiting.

Oak Grove Cemetery

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