Chapel & Gateway
In 1907, the Betcher Memorial Chapel and Blodgett Memorial Arched Gateway were built and dedicated. The chapel was a gift to the city from Margaret Betcher in memory of her husband Charles.
The Chapel
When the chapel was built, it was widely acclaimed for its practical usefulness as well as for its beauty. Every convenience for mortuary chapels of that time was provided for.
The octagon-designed chapel was built with the finest Red Wing stone of the time and featured a red tile roof with copper trimmings. Inside, the tile floor, ash and marble accents enhance the chapel's magnificence. Opalescent stained-glass windows of Gothic design are at the sides, front and back of the chapel and give an added dignity and beauty.
Arched Gateway
The arched gateway, a gift from Elijah H. Blodgett, is massive, yet graceful. Its wide carriage arch is flanked by two smaller arches. Like the chapel, the gateway is made of durable Red Wing stone. The gateway and the chapel compliment each other and provide added dignity and grace as memorials.
GIS Mapping
The Oakwood Cemetery Web Mapping Application includes information on grave occupants, plots, and sections and is useful for anyone interested in genealogical research.