Sandersville in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old City Cemetery
c. 1831
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 32° 58.904′ N, 82° 48.895′ W. Marker is in Sandersville, Georgia, in Washington County. Marker is on West Church Street (Georgia Route 24) 0 miles west of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandersville GA 31082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev. J. D. Anthony (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County (GA) Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Thomas W. Hardwick (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington County Viet Nam War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington County Korean War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Pvt. Willie Lee Duckworth Sr. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandersville.
Regarding Old City Cemetery. National Register of Historic Places:
City Cemetery (added 1987 - - #87001296)
Also known as Old City Cemetery
W. Church, Cemetery, and Haynes Sts. , Sandersville
• Historic Significance: Information Potential, Architecture/Engineering
• Area of Significance: Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Art
• Cultural Affiliation: American
• Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
• Owner: Local
• Historic Function: Funerary
• Historic Sub-function: Cemetery
• Current Function: Funerary
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.