Confederate Obelisk, Atlanta

Name: Confederate Obelisk
Address: Atlanta, United States

#112 among attractions in Atlanta

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The Confederate Obelisk is a large Confederate monument located in the Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The structure, a tall obelisk located in the cemetery's Confederate section, was dedicated in 1874. Due to its connection to the Confederate States of America, the monument has been vandalized repeatedly. ()

Coordinates: 33°44'53"N, 84°22'19"W

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Eastside (Grant Park)Atlanta United States

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Confederate Obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgia State Capitol, Oakland Cemetery, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.

0.9 miW
Neo-classical seat of state government
Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta
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Margaret Mitchell, Cemetery, Historical place
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
1 min walk • Oakland Cemetery stands as a historical testament to the city of Atlanta, a place where the past is eternally etched into the landscape. This Victorian garden cemetery, founded in 1850, spans 48 acres and serves as the final resting place for many of Atlanta's most...
0.5 miN
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta
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0.5 miN
Museum, Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta
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0.9 miW
Monuments and statues
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0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
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0.8 miNE
Park
BeltLine, Atlanta
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0.6 miN
Museum, Historical and heritage tours, Cultural tours
Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta
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0.9 miNW
Park
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0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Behold, Atlanta
14 min walk • Behold is a statue designed by sculptor Patrick Morelli. Dedicated in 1990 by Coretta Scott King, the statue is located in front of Ebenezer Baptist Church, in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
0.9 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Eugene Talmadge, Atlanta
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Confederate Obelisk?

Nearby attractions include Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta (1 min walk), Eyedrum, Atlanta (8 min walk), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta (13 min walk), Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta (14 min walk).

How to get to Confederate Obelisk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Confederate Obelisk:

Metro

King Memorial • Lines: Blue, Green (7 min walk)
Georgia State • Lines: Blue, Green (21 min walk)

Tram

Edgewood at Hillard • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (13 min walk)
King Historic District • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (14 min walk)