South Bend Cemetery, Atlanta

#273 among attractions in Atlanta

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South Bend Cemetery is a cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia near the Federal Penitentiary. The cemetery dates to the 1800s and was maintained by the South Bend Methodist Church, which was located about 6 blocks southwest at 850 Mcwilliams Road. The church disbanded in the 1990s. By 2008 the cemetery was overgrown. A group of volunteers cleared the overgrowth during 2008–2011. ()

Coordinates: 33°41'39"N, 84°21'34"W

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Southside (Norwood Manor)Atlanta United States

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South Bend Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo Atlanta, Erskine Memorial Fountain, South-View Cemetery, Brownwood Park.

2.7 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta
69 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta stands as a verdant oasis offering a window into the wild world of animals. The zoo, established in 1889, has evolved from a small menagerie into a premier destination for wildlife conservation, research, and education.
2.7 miN
Memorial
Erskine Memorial Fountain, Atlanta
69 min walk • Nestled within the historic fabric of Atlanta, Georgia, the Erskine Memorial Fountain stands as a testament to the city's rich past and its commitment to preserving historical landmarks. This ornate fountain, originally erected in 1896, was the first public fountain in...
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
South-View Cemetery, Atlanta
22 min walk • South-View Cemetery is a historic African-American-founded cemetery located in Jonesboro, Georgia, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
3 miN
Park
Brownwood Park, Atlanta
77 min walk • Brownwood Park is a 12.33-acre community park located within the East Atlanta neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. The Brownwood Park Recreation Center serves as a headquarters for the East Atlanta Kids Club, an after-school mentoring and tutoring program.
2.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Peoplestown, Atlanta
71 min walk • Peoplestown is a neighborhood of Atlanta just south of Center Parc Stadium and Downtown Atlanta.
1.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Lakewood Heights, Atlanta
44 min walk • Lakewood Heights is a Black neighborhood in southeast Atlanta. It is bounded by: the Betmar LaVilla, the Villages at Carver, and South Atlanta neighborhoods on the north, the Chosewood Park neighborhood on the northeast, the Norwood Manor neighborhood on the southeast, the Polar...
2.9 miN
Monuments and statues
Thomas W. Talbot Monument, Atlanta
74 min walk • The Thomas W. Talbot Monument is a public monument dedicated to Thomas W. Talbot in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Located in Grant Park, the monument was dedicated in 1948 to Talbot, who had founded what is now the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in the city in 1888.
2.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
South Atlanta, Atlanta
53 min walk • South Atlanta is an officially defined neighborhood of the city of Atlanta within the city's south side.
2.2 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta
57 min walk • The Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood is a concert venue located in Atlanta, which opened in 1989. The amphitheatre seats 18,920. It was designed to offer a state-of-the-art musical experience for both music fans and artists. The venue was built specifically for popular music.
2.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum, Atlanta
73 min walk • The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum was a Civil War museum located in Atlanta, Georgia. Its most noted attraction was the Atlanta Cyclorama, a cylindrical panoramic painting of the Battle of Atlanta. As of December 2021, the Cyclorama is located at the Atlanta History Center, while the building is now Zoo Atlanta's Savanna Hall.
2.5 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Joyland, Atlanta
63 min walk • Joyland is a neighborhood of small, single family homes in southeast Atlanta, Georgia and site of a former 1921 amusement park built for African Americans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Bend Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Thomasville Heights, Atlanta (13 min walk), South-View Cemetery, Atlanta (22 min walk).