description Bonaventure Cemetery Overview
Bonaventure Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located on a bluff above the Wilmington River in Savannah, Georgia. It was established in 1846 on the site of the former Bonaventure Plantation, and came under municipal ownership in 1907. The cemetery covers approximately 160 acres and is noted for its live oaks draped with Spanish moss, Victorian-era funerary monuments, and memorials decorated by stone carvers of the period. It gained wider public recognition through its appearance in John Berendt's 1994 book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
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Where is Bonaventure Cemetery located?
Bonaventure Cemetery is located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Wilmington River in Savannah, Georgia. It sits on the historical site of the former Bonaventure Plantation and covers approximately 160 acres of land.
Can you still visit the famous bird girl statue at Bonaventure Cemetery?
The famous statue from the cover of John Berendt's 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' is no longer located in the cemetery. To protect it from weather and vandalism, the Bird Girl was moved to the Telfair Academy museum in Savannah.
Who owns and maintains Bonaventure Cemetery today?
The cemetery came under municipal ownership in 1907 and is currently maintained by the city of Savannah. It is open to the public, offering free self-guided walking tours through its historic, sculpture-filled grounds.
When was Bonaventure Cemetery established?
The cemetery was officially established in 1846 on the grounds of the historic Bonaventure Plantation. It became famous for its beautiful Victorian sculpture design and role in the rural cemetery movement.
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