Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens

Name: Oconee Hill Cemetery
Address: Athens, United States

#20 among attractions in Athens

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Oconee Hill Cemetery is a cemetery in Athens, Georgia, United States. The extant cemetery opened in 1856 and is located near the University of Georgia. ()

Established: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 33°56'52"N, 83°22'2"W

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Carrs HillAthens United States

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Oconee Hill Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
27 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.
~1970 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
10 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.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
24 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 miN
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
24 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.
0.5 miN
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
14 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.
1.2 miNW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
31 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.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
32 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Georgia Museum of Art, Athens
13 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 miNW
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
15 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 miNW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
26 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.
1.1 miNW
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
28 min walk • Museum, Visitor center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oconee Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include University of Georgia Campus Arboretum, Athens (10 min walk), Sanford Stadium, Athens (10 min walk), Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Athens (13 min walk), Georgia Museum of Art, Athens (13 min walk).

How to get to Oconee Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oconee Hill Cemetery:

Bus

Psychology-Journalism • Lines: 14 (12 min walk)
Tate Center • Lines: 14 (12 min walk)