Integrity means doing what is right even when no one is looking. The remains of over 25,000 people are interred at Oak Hill.
We are a grass-roots group of Volunteers, Cemetery Advocates, and Descendants of Oak Hill Cemetery Hammond, IN committed to preservation, appreciation and respect for our history and roots. Our goal is to help improve the general appearance of Oak Hill cemetery through appreciation of it's history, military patriotism, highlight the importance of civic pride and service unto others without expecti
ng anything in return. This is why we also encourage any and all random acts of kindness towards Oak Hill, whether it be Adopting A Plot, tidying up branches, or anything of this nature while visiting also. It is also our intention to honor the thousands of early community leaders of the Calumet Region and their families by remembering their legacies and sharing their stories. Men and women with direct roots from dozens of different countries lie at rest in these hallowed grounds representing over 50 countries worldwide. The diversity in the earliest headstones of Oak Hill Cemetery reflects the diversity we see in our area still today. Oak Hill is overseen by North Township Trustee and Board members. The North Township Trustee's office can be reached for additional concerns at
Hammond Office. We are not affiliated with the Trustee's office. The original burial records are also maintained by their office, and they can assist you with locating your loved ones resting place and plot locations. Their website is www.oakhillhammond.com
The Cemetery Office Manager, Patricia Wolfe, can be reached Monday through Friday 9am-5pm at 219-932-0206 for additional concerns or needs. Groundskeeper Foreman Brian Martinez May be reached at the same phone number. Please feel free to comment here, message this page or message us with decedents information and we may be able to help find burial plot for you as well, especially if cemetery office is closed or after hours and you plan on driving from out of town. We have access to some of the records and are happy to help connect you to your loved ones. Family and Genealogy enthusiast may post request and will be privately messaged plot information. It is our intent to help reintroduce the present with the past. PLEASE Feel free to POST and SHARE any information regarding your ancestors or loved ones buried at Oak Hill on this page and help us re-establish old bonds with the current community as well. It is important to us for the local community to put faces to the stones in order to understand the continued importance of preserving this Historic Cemetery. All opinions or commentary for OHRP are strictly our own. Additional public information regarding Oak Hill can be found on justia law website, the Northwest Indiana Times, Chicago Tribune, ancestry, Indiana DNR, Indiana PLA licensing division, and the Indiana Cemetery and Funeral Board. Outside of the North Township Trustee's office, consumer complaints or concerns can be made by contacting Indiana Consumer website. These will go to the Indiana Attorney General's main office and then allocated to the proper division for review. https://www.in.gov/pla/file-a-complaint/
North Township's Budget can be found on Indiana Gateway website, and audits of internal controls found here https://www.in.gov/sboa/political-subdivisions/townships/
To contact North Township Trustee Owners and operators of cemetery:
Adrian Santos
5947 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, Indiana 46320
Phone: 219-932-2530
Fax: 219-937-4412
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Closed Fridays (subject to change by Township, check their page or website for up to date information)
Founded in 1885, Oak Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of thousands of Northwest Indiana's Pioneer families. Many ethnicities emmigrated to Hammond area and laid the roots to our region. When walking through the Historical grounds, we are instantly drawn to the symbolism on surrounding markers that represent the community groups and organizations that played such a large role in shaping our area. Many of these leaders and beloved family members no longer have roots in the area to tend to their burial spots. This is one of many factors that has contributed to the cemetery in dire need of local volunteers to help manicure and restore it's historical significance and to provide the dignified, peaceful place our founding area families deserve. Consider "adopting" a section, or several rows within a section to weed, sweep, and keep unearthed from overgrown grass every few months. However any minimal amount of time available to volunteer at ANY hour and time is greatly appreciated!
