Colonial Park Cemetery, Cemetery in Savannah, United States

Colonial Park Cemetery, also known as Colonial Cemetery, is a burial ground in downtown Savannah, Georgia. It covers six acres and contains scattered headstones, box-like tombs, obelisks, and a low black metal fence around some monuments.

Established in 1750 as a burial ground for Christ Church Parish, it expanded several times and by 1789 served Savannahians of all denominations. Burials ceased in 1853, and in 1896 the site became a city park.

Locals often stroll through the grounds during lunch breaks or walk their dogs along the shaded paths. The site is a common stop on guided tours that share stories of the people buried here, and in spring the blooming azaleas and dogwoods draw photographers.

The cemetery is open to visitors and sits in the heart of downtown, so you can easily walk there from nearby streets. Paths wind through the grounds, and benches offer spots to rest; keep in mind that some areas have uneven grass and old stones.

During the Union occupation in 1864, soldiers reportedly damaged some headstones and altered dates and ages on the markers. The remains of General Nathanael Greene rested in a vault here for over a century before being moved to Johnson Square in 1901.