Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens

Name: Jackson Street Cemetery
Address: Athens, United States

#11 among attractions in Athens

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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. It was in official use as the town cemetery from about 1810 to 1856, until Oconee Hill Cemetery opened. The last known burial was in 1898. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'17"N, 83°22'20"W

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Athens United States

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Jackson Street Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, The Classic Center.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
13 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.
~1810 ftS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
9 min walk • Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, United States. The 92,746-seat stadium is the tenth-largest stadium in the NCAA.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
11 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.
0.4 miN
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
11 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.
~970 ftE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
5 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.
0.7 miW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
19 min walk • Hill First Baptist Church "is the oldest African American church in the Athens, Georgia community". It is a contributing property to the Reese Street Historic District.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
18 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.
0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum
Georgia Museum of Art, Athens
24 min walk • The Georgia Museum of Art is an art museum in Athens, Georgia, United States, associated with the University of Georgia. The museum is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia.
0.6 miW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
15 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.
0.5 miN
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
14 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
0.8 miNW
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
22 min walk • The T. R. R. Cobb House built in 1842 is an historic octagon house originally located at 194 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia. On June 30, 1975, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jackson Street Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include President's Club Garden, Athens (4 min walk), Nuçi's Space, Athens (5 min walk), University of Georgia Campus Arboretum, Athens (7 min walk), University of Georgia, Athens (7 min walk).

How to get to Jackson Street Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jackson Street Cemetery:

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UGA Main Library • Lines: 14, 5 (2 min walk)
Psychology-Journalism • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)