National Register of Historic Places

Rose Hill Cemetery

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
Listed
October 8, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73000611

About this property

Rose Hill Cemetery is a 50-acre cemetery located on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Georgia, United States, that opened in 1840. Simri Rose, a horticulturist and designer of the cemetery, was instrumental in the planning of the city of Macon and planned Rose Hill Cemetery in return for being able to choose his own burial plot. The cemetery is named in his honor. Rose Hill Cemetery was a hangout and artistic inspiration for the Allman Brothers Band during their early years. The Allman Brothers' slide guitarist Duane Allman, keyboardist and vocalist Gregg Allman, drummer Butch Trucks and bassist Berry Oakley are interred here. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
32.84870, -83.63422

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Macon Railway and Light Company Substation
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Cowles House
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0.5 mi
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0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Macon (April 1865)
1865Civil War
0.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Rose Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Rose Hill Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Rose Hill Cemetery?

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

What is the period of significance for Rose Hill Cemetery?

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

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