Historic Oakland Cemetery
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 33° 44.922 W 084° 22.386
16S E 743333 N 3737393
Oakland Cemetery is a repository for approximately 6,800 soldiers both known and unknown. It has been the site of Memorial Day services since 1866 and boasts two beautiful monuments to the Confederate dead. It is also the final resting place for five generals.
Waymark Code: WM1845
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 79
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Admission Fees: Free; Guided walking tours: Adults: $5; Seniors: $3.
Open to Public: Daily: From dawn to dusk. Business office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visitor Services: Public Restrooms; Handicapped Access; Records Research.
Regularly Scheduled Events: Fall: Sunday in the Park (Victorian afternoon at the cemetery).

Type of site: Cemetery

Address:
30312

Phone Number: 404-658-6019

Admission Charged: No Charge

Website: [Web Link]

Driving Directions:
Directions: From I-75 south: take I-20East to Boulevard East. From I-75 north: take exit 248A onto Butler St.; make first right onto Decatur St. Go three lights to Grant St. and turn right; at stop sign turn left. The gate will be in front of you.

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