National Register of Historic Places

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Athens, Clarke County, Georgia
Listed
May 21, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000291

About this property

Oconee Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Athens, Georgia, near the University of Georgia. Established in 1856, it continues to serve as a burial ground and holds significant historical value for the community. The city of Athens purchased the land for the cemetery in 1855 after burials were prohibited in the original Jackson Street Cemetery, which sits on property owned by the university. The following year, the city established a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees to manage the initial 17 acres (69,000 m2) tract on the west bank of the North Oconee River, designating it as a public cemetery. On May 22, 2013, Oconee Hill Cemetery was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

297 Cemetery St.
Athens, Clarke County, Georgia
33.94846, -83.36753

Categories

ARCHITECTUREARTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTBLACKOTHER-ETHNICENGINEERING
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Oconee Street School
Industrial
0.3 mi
Athens Factory
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0.3 mi
Lumpkin, Gov. Wilson, House
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0.4 mi
Jackson Street Cemetery
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0.5 mi
Bishop House
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0.6 mi

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When was Oconee Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Oconee Hill Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Oconee Hill Cemetery?

Oconee Hill Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oconee Hill Cemetery?

The period of significance for Oconee Hill Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.

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