Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eastside Cemetery
Although the city had two prominent cemeteries, the John Wise burying grounds on South Main St. and the Nevils burying grounds on North Main St., a group of citizens met on May 17, 1889, “to take steps in locating a place for the burial of the dead.” They selected this site which today is the city owned Eastside Cemetery with an entrance on Northside Drive, East.
The first citizen of Statesboro to be buried in the new cemetery was Mr. Willie Heddlestone who was born on April 17, 1856, and died on March 8, 1890. Other early burials included a number of bodies moved from the Wise and Nevil burying grounds. On July 25, 1956, the City of Statesboro assumed responsibility for the beautification of the Eastside Cemetery.
Erected by The Bulloch County Historical Society, sponsored by the Jack N. & Addie D. Averitt Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 32° 27.017′ N, 81° 46.367′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. Marker is on Unnamed Cemetery Road, 0 miles north of Northside Drive East (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling east. The marker is just inside the cemetery entrance drive, which leads east from the intersection of Northside Drive (US Highway 80) and Turner Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Charles “Willie” Heddleston (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Statesboro Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Statesboro, Georgia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Donehoo-Brannen-NeSmith Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Fabulous Fifty of 1906 / The Delegates (approx. half a mile away); Willie McTell Trail (approx. half a mile away); Mathews Building (approx. half a mile away); “Flame of Freedom” (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.