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Oakland Cemetery

248 Oakland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-2107
oaklandcemetery.com
5 star rating based on 18 reviews

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Hours
Spring and summer: Daily 8am-8pm Fall and winter: Daily 8am-6pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (404) 688-2107

Toll Free Number

tel: (866) 684-1376

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Business Description from the Web

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In the shadow of downtown, this bucolic expanse is a constant reminder of the city's history. Dating from the 1850s, the cemetery was the final destination for all Atlantans until 1884, when private burial grounds began appearing throughout the city. The oldest section is near the main entrance, where legendary golfer Bobby Jones and author Margaret Mitchell are interred, although locating... more
Posted by wcities on June 08, 2008

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This is the final resting place of more than 70,000 people including famed author Margaret Mitchell, 3,900 Confederate soldiers, and golf legend, Bobby Jones.
Posted by discoverourtown on May 20, 2007

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One of Atlanta's most frequently photographed
landmarks,
Oakland Cemetery was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in
1976, and is widely considered one of the finest
Victorian cemeteries in the
country.

Spanning 88 acres filled with oak and magnolia
trees, the cemetery
is Atlanta's third largest green space, and its
magnificent Neo-classical
and Gothic-style... more
Posted by digitalcity on April 19, 2007

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In the summer months, take a twilight tour of the Oakland Cemetery on Saturdays.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

The Extras

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The Historic Oakland Foundation embarks on ongoing beautification efforts in the cemetery. Call (404) 688-2107 for membership and donation information.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

When to Go

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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.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009
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More than 80 acres of tombstones offer the most authentic link to Atlanta's colorful history.

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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... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 18, 2006)

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Through tours and special events, the Foundation fulfills its mission to preserve and restore the Oakland Cemetery.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 24, 2005)

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this outstanding 88-acre Victorian cemetery was founded in 1850. It survived the Civil War and remained the only cemetery in Atlanta for 34 years. Among the more than 48,000 people buried here are Confederate and Union soldiers (including five Southern generals), prominent families, paupers, governors and mayors, golfing great Bobby Jones, and... more
Posted by frommers on June 04, 2007

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And When I Die..........!

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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... more
Posted by jaymaygm on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 05, 2006)

a link to the past... by Ginny D. at InsiderPages

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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... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 16, 2006)

A Great Haunt by Tamara B. at InsiderPages

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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.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 05, 2005)
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