Often times there are little jewels in a big city that one might miss if they’re not careful. The Oakland Cemetery near downtown Atlanta is one of those jewels. The Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for people from all walks of life. Former Atlanta mayors, former slaves, “Gone With The Wind” author Margaret Mitchell, the golfer, Bobby Jones, confederate and union soldiers, among others, are all buried here.

Stone monuments in Oakland Cemetery with downtown Atlanta in the background

The grave of Bobby Jones at Oakland Cemetery

Bobby Jones was the most successful amateur golfer ever to compete on a national and international level. When visiting the Bobby Jones’s grave, be sure to leave something golf related to pay your respects.

Margaret Mitchell was best known for writing “Gone With The Wind” which was published in 1936. Her second husband, John Marsh, was a copy editor by trade and helped her with the final edits of the book.

The grave of Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and her husband John Marsh

One item that not in short supply at the Oakland Cemetery is mausoleums. There are mausoleums of every shape and size found here. One could easily spend a day here just focusing on the mausoleums. Below is one of my favorites. I’ll share more as I complete my processing of images from this trip.

The King Mausoleum

The Oakland Cemetery is a can’t miss attraction in Atlanta. The staff at the cemetery is friendly and helpful and will assist you in finding a particular gravesite if necessary. Check their web site for various events held throughout the year.