Oakland Cemetery, Historical cemetery in Downtown Atlanta, United States
Oakland Cemetery encompasses 48 acres of landscaped grounds with Victorian architecture, monuments, sculptures, gardens, and winding pathways bordered by oak trees.
Founded in 1850 as Atlanta Cemetery and renamed in 1872, this site became the final resting place for 70,000 individuals, including Confederate soldiers and prominent citizens.
The cemetery includes distinct burial sections reflecting Atlanta's diverse communities, with specific areas designated for Jewish, African American, and Confederate memorials.
The cemetery opens daily from sunrise to sunset, offering guided tours on weekends from March to October for $12, with self-guided tour maps available for $5.
The cemetery grounds provide multiple vantage points where visitors can observe Atlanta's modern skyline rising above 19th-century grave markers and monuments.
Address: 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: +(404)5498932
Website: http://oaklandcemetery.com
GPS coordinates: 33.74853,-84.37299
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:07
Atlanta brings together historical sites and modern attractions that tell the story of the American South and its growth into a major city. Visitors can learn about the civil rights movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and walk through the Sweet Auburn Historic District, where many important events took place. Historic buildings like the Fox Theatre and Swan House show how the city looked in earlier times, while Oakland Cemetery offers a quiet place to understand the lives of people who shaped Atlanta. The city has museums covering many interests. The High Museum of Art displays works from different periods, and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History focuses on science and the natural world. Specialized museums explore specific topics, from the College Football Hall of Fame to the Delta Flight Museum and the Trap Music Museum, which highlights a music genre born in Atlanta. Parks like Piedmont Park, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden provide green spaces for walking and relaxing. The Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta let visitors see animals from around the world, while markets like Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market gather local shops and restaurants in renovated industrial buildings.
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