Oconee Hill Cemetery
Introduction
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Images
Ornate Victorian tomb stone

Crawford Long tomb stone


Confederate Lt. grave site




Marker describing the Iron Truss bridge that connects the older section of the cemetery to the newer

Iron Truss Bridge circa 1899



Mausoleum in Jewish section of cemetery

Jewish headstone



Ornate Victorian tomb stone

Beautiful Iron Work

University of Georgia Dean William Tate grave site


Confederate Lt. grave site



Crawford Long tomb stone

University of Georgia Dean William Tate grave site






Iron Truss Bridge



Mausoleum in Jewish section of cemetery

Jewish headstone

Horse water trough

World War One memorial



Young Harris grave site

Backstory and Context
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Once inside of the cemetery, visitors will encounter a water trough that was used when individuals would visit the cemetery on horseback. Other landmarks that can be found in the cemetery include a memorial for unknown Confederate soldiers who were lost in combat, a World War One memorial and various identification markers that make finding sections of interest more easily accessible for visitors. When the cemetery was originally designed, it was segregated into sections by various religions and races. If looking for specific sections of the cemetery, detailed maps are provided at the Sexton House that show where to find these various places of interest. Some of the different sections that can be found in the Oconee Hill Cemetery are sections for: factory workers, African Americans, the Congregation Children of Israel and pauper sections. Throughout the cemetery, architectural styles such as Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, High Victorian Gothic, and Egyptian Revival can be seen in the many funerary markers found along the curving and meandering paths. Many of the large monuments along with more modest markers can be found dating back to the mid nineteenth century. The beauty and serenity of this site is something that is hard to put into words.
Cite This Entry
Chris Kidd. "Oconee Hill Cemetery." Clio: Your Guide to History. April 30, 2018. Accessed April 3, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/59143
Sources
Marshall, Charlotte Thomas. Oconee Hill Cemetery of Athens, Georgia. Vol. 1, Athens Historical Society, 2009.
“Oconee Hill Cemetery.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/nr/feature/places/13000291.htm.