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Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta

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#3 of 20 in Historic Sites in Atlanta

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Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta's largest public parks and a unique oasis of history, sculpture, botanical gardens and wildlife. Located less than a mile from the heart of downtown Atlanta, historic Oakland is the final resting place for many of Atlanta's pioneers, icons and leaders.

Today, Oakland Cemetery is still used as a community park and is a valued green space in Atlanta. It is also a repository for stunning art and architecture. Elaborate mausoleums, soaring sculptures and effusive inscriptions speak of an age when the bereaved found consolation in extravagant expression.

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• By Beth C

  Oakland is not your typical cemetery. It's a tour through Georgia history in a setting that is like a botanical garden and sculpture garden. Go for one of the events like Tunes at the Tombs or just go...  more »

• By CLBATL

  I love to visit Oakland Cemetery. Our latest visit was for their annual Halloween tour. It is a beautiful cemetery that is great to visit at different times of the year, which is easy to do as they ho...  more »

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• By Zaiah Calvin

  I came to Oakland Cemetery as apart of my final exam for my Humanities class, and I must say I was very shocked at what I found. Not only was everything extremely well-kept, there was also markers with info to guide you through the cemetery. There was a wedding on one side and a funeral just across the lawn, which was something Ive never seen happen simultaneously. The crowd of people throughout the cemetery was well diverse. This is a wonderful historic landmark to visit!!

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• By Quintin Kreth

  The Oakland Cemetery is an impressive way to see Southern history. In a beautiful setting, you can see the crypts of famous families and civic leaders. I recommend seeing the cemetery and city skyline from nearby Six Feet Under brewpub!

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