Oakland Cemetery
(404) 688-2107
248 Oakland Ave
Atlanta,
GA
30312
33.7482
-84.375
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Northeast, Graves
Hours:
Spring and summer: Daily 8am-8pm
Fall and winter: Daily 8am-6pm
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 3.09.09
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In Short
Gothic Revival and neoclassical mausoleums are scattered across 88 acres of rolling hills and stately trees near downtown. The cemetery, still active, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the finest Victorian cemeteries in the country. Not just an attraction, it's also a local favorite for quiet contemplation. Visit the grave sites of many notable Atlanta historical figures including Atlanta's founding fathers, 24 former mayors, Margaret Mitchell, golf legend Bobby Jones, Rich's Department Store founders Morris and Emanuel Rich and nearly every person who died in Atlanta prior to 1884. The cemetery also contains a small section of African-American grave sites and Georgia's second-oldest Jewish graveyard. One of the most impressive statues present is the "Confederate Lion of Courage," a monument commemorating almost 3,000 Confederate soldiers buried here.
User Reviews
jaymaygm
October 06, 2006
Oakland Cemetary, what can I say. I remember going here for the funeral of my grandparents in the Old Jewish Section, along side of the founders of the great Rich's Department store empire, where I started working in the seventies while at GSU. Today the history still lives, and it's become quite a tourist destination. Beautiful, Victorian, and serene. The large stone bust of "The Sleeping Lion of The Confederacy", rests along side literary great Margaret Mitchell, golfing-pro Bobby Jones, and Mayors William B. Hartsfield, and Atlanta's first African-American Mayor, Maynard Jackson. Souls of slaves, poor white day labors, all lie together, with the elite of the city. A perfect place to walk through the city's history. Great also for a picnic with friends or family. My place is still waiting there, with my family, and my city's great citizens, both rich and poor. Amen!
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Anonymous
August 17, 2006
Historic Oakland Cemetary is very unique place to visit. There is currently an initiative underway that is working to restore and preserve Oakland Cemetary. I'd recommend taking a guided tour, as the guides also tell wonderful stories. You may be surprised at the number of names that you recognize (such as Margare Mitchell, Bobby Jones, Maynard Jackson, and Carrie Steele Logan). There isn't any real parking, so take MARTA.
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October 06, 2005
While it may sound odd, my husband and I enjoy visiting old cemetaries - and this is one of the best. On the National Register of Historic Places, Oakland is an 80+ acre memorial park with fabulous Victorian statues and monuments. There are lots of old trees here, too.
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The Extras:
The Historic Oakland Foundation embarks on ongoing beautification efforts in the cemetery. Call (404) 688-2107 for membership and donation information.
When to Go:
Guided tours are available Saturdays at 10am and 2pm and Sundays at 2pm (March through October). March through October, you can take the twilight tour at 6:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Adults pay $10, seniors $3 and kids $5. The Visitor Center also sells self-guided tour maps for $1.
When to Go:
Guided tours are available Saturdays at 10am and 2pm and Sundays at 2pm (March through November). Adults pay $10, seniors, students and children pay $5. Twlight and theme tours are also offered various times during the year.
