This Savannah Cemetery Has Victorian Monuments, Stone Angels, and Spanish Moss Draping Over 160-Year-Old Graves

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Savannah’s Most Beautiful Graveyard

Just a few miles downtown Savannah sits Bonaventure Cemetery, a peaceful 160-acre place full of history. Tall oak trees covered in Spanish moss stand guard over the old marble headstones.

What started as a private cemetery in 1846 opened to the public in 1907, and it’s been drawing visitors for over 150 years. Here’s why it should be part of your Savannah itinerary.

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Famous Songwriter’s Spot

Johnny Mercer, who wrote over 1,500 songs during his career, rests in Bonaventure Cemetery. He won four Academy Awards for his music, including famous songs like ‘Moon River’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses.’…

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