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Oakland Cemetery is one of the largest cemetery green spaces in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Founded as Atlanta Cemetery in 1850 on six acres (2.4 hectares) of land southeast of the city, it was renamed in 1872 to reflect the large number of oak and magnolia trees growing in the area.
- April 28, 1976
- 1850
- 48 acres (190,000 m²), 2 buildings, 31 objects
Photos 20. Map. See all cemetery photos. About. Get directions 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312 United States. Coordinates: 33.74890, -84.37280. www.oaklandcemetery.com. 404-688-2107. Cemetery ID: 35955. Members have Contributed. 28,833 Memorials. 69% photographed. 6% with gps. About these numbers. Photos. Added by L Ferree.
History. Early city officials purchased six acres in 1850 to be a public burial ground for a young-but-fast-growing town of Atlanta. Originally called Atlanta Graveyard or City Burial Place, this was the beginning of Oakland Cemetery. It was officially renamed in 1872.
Full name. Approximate date of death. Full name of other relatives that may be buried a the cemetery. Regimental company (for soldiers) For more information, visit www.oaklandcemetery.com. Historic Oakland Cemetery. 248 Oakland Ave., S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312. Tel: 404.658.6019.
LOCATION & HOURS. 248 Oakland Ave, SE. Atlanta, GA 30312. 404-688-2107. info@oaklandcemetery.com. Open dawn to dusk, year-round. To contact an individual staff member, visit our staff page. Media Inquiries | Filming Inquiries. Our Tax ID is 58-1276032.
Apr 12, 2011 · This is the oldest cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as one of the largest continuous patches of green space anywhere in the city. Oakland Cemetery was founded as Atlanta Cemetery...
Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias.
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