Grant Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Ga.
Founded 1858
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
1. Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Ga. Marker
The City of Atlanta deeded this plot of ground to the Hibernian Benevolent Society in 1873. The grant recognized contributions made by the "Hibernian Rifles" and Father Thomas O'Reilly in defending and preserving the city during the Civil War.
Erected 1977 by Hibernian Benevolent Society, Waymon Yarborough, and Nickville Granite Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 33° 44.885′ N, 84° 22.467′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Grant Park. Marker is in Oakland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martha Lumpkin Compton (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Oakland Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Alexander Hamilton Stephens (about 400 feet away); Colonel Joseph F. Burke (about 400 feet away); Julia Carlisle Withers (about 400 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Ga. (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
2. Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Ga. Plot and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
