Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, Athens

Name: Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery
Address: Athens, United States

#35 among attractions in Athens

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Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery was founded in 1882 as a cemetery for African Americans in the 216th general militia district, Athens, Georgia area. Nine acres in size, it contains an estimated 3,500, mostly unmarked, graves. ()

Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 33°58'11"N, 83°21'42"W

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North AvenueAthens United States

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Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Georgia Theatre, The Classic Center, Nuçi's Space.

1.3 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
34 min walk • The 40 Watt Club is a music venue in Athens, Georgia. Along with CBGB, the Whisky a Go Go, and selected others, it was instrumental in launching American punk rock and new wave music.
1.2 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
31 min walk • Georgia Theatre is a live music venue and event space in Athens, Georgia. Many prominent national and local acts across all genres have performed at the Theatre, including rock, folk, country, indie, alternative, hip hop and electronic.
0.9 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
23 min walk • The Classic Center is a convention center in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was opened in 1995. Located within is Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, a large event hall that also serves as a 2,000-seat arena.
1.1 miS
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
28 min walk • Nuçi's Space is a resource center based in Athens, Georgia, United States, that provides rehearsal and performance space for local musicians, as well as services to support the well-being of the music community.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
24 min walk • The Ware–Lyndon House is a historic house located at 211 Hoyt Street in Athens, Georgia, at the end of Jackson Street. Built circa 1850, the house is two stories and exhibits an Italianate style. Edward R. Ware, its original owner, sold the property to Edward S. Lyndon in 1880.
1.2 miSW
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
31 min walk • Jackson Street Cemetery, also known as Old Athens Cemetery, was the original cemetery for Athens, Georgia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.6 miSW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
40 min walk • The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base.
0.9 miSW
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
23 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
1.2 miSW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Morton Theatre, Athens
32 min walk • The Morton Theatre, located in downtown Athens, Georgia, at 195 West Washington Street, is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton.
1.4 miSW
History museum, Museum, Library
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, Athens
37 min walk • The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies is an archive of political and historic primary documents relating to the modern American political system.
1 miS
33°57'21"N • 83°21'59"W
Dudley Park, Athens
26 min walk • Park