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Explore historic Oakland Cemetery, where Atlanta’s history lives. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Help us preserve, protect, and share the city’s oldest historical and cultural landmark. Volunteer at Oakland > Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens.
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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
Oakland Cemetery is FREE to visit. Ticketed Tours. Guided tours are offered throughout the year. Self-guided tour options are available too! Get the details. Ticketed admission is required for fundraising events including Illumine, Sunday in the Park, and Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours. Parking.
Oakland Cemetery History. This site uses Oakland Cemetery as a lens through which to better understand Atlanta, its history, and its connections to a globalized world.
In 1976, Oakland Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and experienced a renewal of interest and attention from “friends” that would eventually take over much of the restoration and maintenance of the cemetery and become the Historic Oakland Foundation.
Originally founded as Atlanta Cemetery in 1850 and renamed Oakland Cemetery in 1872, this landmark is a hidden treasure located near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Historic Oakland Cemetery is rich in history, art, architecture and local lore. It’s also a beautiful garden and home to magnolia and oak trees, which inspired its name.
Situated on 88 acres of greenspace, Oakland Cemetery is located at 248 Oakland Avenue in south east Atlanta. Guided walking tours of the cemetery are offered year round. The Historic Oakland Foundation, a private non-profit organization, works with the City of Atlanta to preserve the cemetery as a historic and cultural attraction.
