Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon

Name: Rose Hill Cemetery
Address: 1091 Riverside Dr, Macon, 31201-1913, United States
Telephone: +1 478-751-9119

#9 among attractions in Macon

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Rose Hill Cemetery is a 50-acre cemetery located on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Georgia, United States, that opened in 1840. Simri Rose, a horticulturist and designer of the cemetery, was instrumental in the planning of the city of Macon and planned Rose Hill Cemetery in return for being able to choose his own burial plot. The cemetery is named in his honor. ()

Built: 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 32°50'52"N, 83°38'0"W

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1091 Riverside DrMacon 31201-1913 United States

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+1 478-751-9119

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

Nearby attractions include: Hay House, Cox Capitol Theatre, Cannonball House, Tubman Museum.

0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hay House, Macon
14 min walk • The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon
21 min walk • The Hargray Capitol Theatre, formerly the Cox Capitol Theatre is located in downtown Macon, Georgia, United States, on 382 Second Street. The Hargray Capitol Theatre serves as a live entertainment venue.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Cannonball House, Macon
14 min walk • The Cannonball House is located at 856 Mulberry Street in Macon, Georgia, United States and is a historically significant house with a story behind its name.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Tubman Museum, Macon
28 min walk • The Tubman Museum, formerly known as the "Tubman African American Museum", is located in Macon, Georgia, USA. It is located in the city's museum district near the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon
27 min walk • The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located in Macon, Georgia. It is the largest state sports hall of fame in the United States at 43,000 square feet.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Grand Opera House, Macon
18 min walk • The Grand Opera House, often called The Grand and originally known as the Academy of Music, is a historic opera house located in Macon, Georgia, United States. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, it is now the performing arts center of Mercer University.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglass Theatre, Macon
25 min walk • The Douglass Theatre is a theatre in Macon, Georgia founded in 1921 by Charles Henry Douglass, an African-American entrepreneur who was an established theatre developer well versed in the vaudeville and entertainment business.
0.8 miS
City hall
City Hall, Macon
22 min walk • Macon City Hall serves as the seat of government for the city of Macon, Georgia, in the United States. It is located in the downtown area, surrounded by Cotton Avenue, First Street, Poplar Street, and D.T. Walton, Sr. Way.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
19 min walk • The Sidney Lanier Cottage is a historic cottage on High Street in Macon, Georgia, that was the birthplace of poet, musician, and soldier Sidney Lanier.
0.8 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon
20 min walk • Saint Joseph Catholic Church, located at 812 Poplar Street in Macon, Georgia, was listed on the NRHP on July 14, 1971. The church is located in the middle of Downtown Macon and takes up one block. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah.
0.7 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Macon
18 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in Macon, GA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rose Hill Cemetery open?

Rose Hill Cemetery is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Rose Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Cowles–Woodruff House, Macon (11 min walk), Mercer University School of Law, Macon (12 min walk), Holt–Peeler–Snow House, Macon (14 min walk), Hay House, Macon (14 min walk).

How to get to Rose Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rose Hill Cemetery:

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Terminal Station (29 min walk)