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Historic cemetery · Savannah, Georgia
Bonaventure Cemetery
19th-century cemetery on the banks of the Wilmington River, with live oaks, Spanish moss and funerary sculptures, known from the book and film about Savannah.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Bonaventure Cemetery
Bonaventure occupies the grounds of a former plantation on the banks of the Wilmington River, east of Savannah. It became a private cemetery in 1846 and passed to the city in 1907. The avenues beneath live oaks draped in Spanish moss and the marble sculptures on the graves create the landscape.
Among the graves are those of composer Johnny Mercer, born in Savannah, and the statue of Gracie Watson, a girl who died in 1889. The cemetery became famous worldwide with the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994) and the film based on it.
Visiting is self-guided, and a volunteer association organizes guided tours on some days.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the light filters through the oaks. Check opening hours.
How to get there
It is on Bonaventure Road, about 6 km east of downtown Savannah, by car or taxi.
Tip
Pick up the map at the entrance to find the better-known graves and respect families visiting.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bonaventure Cemetery
What to see at Bonaventure Cemetery?
Avenues of oaks covered in Spanish moss, the grave sculptures, and the view over the Wilmington River.
Do you need a guide to visit Bonaventure?
No; visits are self-guided, and volunteer-led tours are offered on some days.
Where is Bonaventure Cemetery?
About 6 km east of downtown Savannah.