The story
Victorian-era cemetery divided into North (white) and South (African American) sections. Features elaborate monuments, Spanish moss-draped oaks, and graves of notable Savannahians including Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, Central of Georgia Railway executives, and Civil War generals. One of the most atmospheric cemeteries in the South.
Everything that was here
- 1852–present · still open
Laurel Grove Cemeterycemetery
Victorian-era cemetery divided into North (white) and South (African American) sections. Features elaborate monuments, Spanish moss-draped oaks, and graves of notable Savannahians including Girl Scouts founder Juliette…
See the map in 1853 → - 1852–present · still open
Laurel Grove South (African American Section)Cemetery
The southern section was designated for African American burials, both free and enslaved. Contains graves of Andrew Bryan (founder of First African Baptist Church), and many prominent Black Savannahians. A separate but…
See the map in 1853 → - 1750–1852
Springfield PlantationPlantation
The land was originally part of the Springfield Plantation before being converted to cemetery use as Savannah outgrew Colonial Park Cemetery.
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Connected places
Monterey Square
Club One
Mercer-Williams House
Sapphire Grill
Clary's Cafe
Hamilton-Turner Inn
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Nearby history
Confederate Memorial Monument
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Hotel Bardo
Elizabeth on 37th
Armstrong-Kessler Mansion
Crystal Beer Parlor
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