Colonial Park Cemetery
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| Colonial Park Cemetery - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Cemetery/Memorial |
| Notable Features | Stone and Metalwork |
Historical Significance:
Established in 1750. Oldest intact municipal cemetery in Savannah. Primarily Public cemetery from 1750-1853. DAR Patriots' Arch erected in 1913 (completed in 1914) by the Daughters of the American Revolution to memorialize the Revolutionary War Veterans buried in Colonial Park Cemetery.
Who is Buried Here:
Revolutionary War Veterans: Samuel Elbert, Revolutionary War soldier and Governor of GA; Lachian Mcintosh, Major General of the Continental Army; Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence; Joseph Clay, Major in Georgia Line, Revolutionary War; and others.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- National Historic District
- State Historical Commission
- County Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Historic Marker:
- Marker Date: 1913
- Marker Organization: Savannah Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Text: "DAR" across center arch. Plaques on each side. Left Plaque: Erected by Savannah Chapter Daughters American Revolution. Right Plaque: In Memory of Patriots of War American Revolution 1775-1783 Resting In Colonial Cemetery
Funded By:
The cemetery is funded by the Georgia Department of Cemeteries, located in Chatham County, GA. The cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Savannah.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Hours: March-Nov: 8AM-8PM; Nov-March: 8AM-5PM
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? No
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? No
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