We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Colonial Park Cemetery

201 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Downtown)
(912) 651-6843
Website
Update attraction details
As featured in Budget friendly Savannah
Ranked #14 of 115 attractions in Savannah
Type: Cemeteries
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: The city's oldest cemetery, with family plots dating back to the 1700s.
Write a Review

380 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    200
    136
    41
    3
    0
Date Rating
Big Pine, California
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

This cemetery holds the remains of quite a few original settlers. Many date to the late 1700's. There are also civil war graves here. Very interesting.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by PM93513 for Savannah
Senoia, Georgia
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

If you like history and not weirded out by it being a graveyard, it's a neat place to visit. My husband and I enjoy the history behind it. I will say though, that I know Savannah is the most haunted city and I feel that I am spirit sensitive...we did both get an odd feeling in shaded portion of the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by smilinjgirl01 for Savannah
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

this is another must see cemetary in the middle of the city,this is the cemetary they got the little kid apparition on video,and it has lots of the original tombstones on the far back wall,some were defaced by soldiers during the civil war,the family crypts were used during the yellow fever epidemic and to stop graverobbers from looting the graves.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by Tracey S for Savannah
Bumpass, Virginia
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

It was hurtful to think that people disrespected & defaced the stones during the war. What a wonderful place to just walk through and reflect back to a different time and to see how many people were losted due to Yellow Fever...

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 14 more reviews by blbanocy for Savannah
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

The Colonial Park Cemetery is located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District and is very old. However, there are very few gravestones left standing any more. The city has done a good job to posting signage by notable people's graves to help you understand who is buried there. The Cemetery is actually considered to be a city park... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 11 more reviews by Lisa H for Savannah
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

I'm not one to check out cemeteries. However I'm glad we went to this one. It was so neat to see the different plots and the history. The trees where so big and beautiful inside of the cemetery.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 12 more reviews by tleannb for Savannah
Memphis, Tennessee
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Very interesting old cemetery with plaques telling you the history of some buried there. There were some tombstones that were against the back wall that were neat. Had that cool creepy feel- the reason that some of the dates were off on some of the tombstones was something in reference to a war-can't remember exactly but our trolley tour guide... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Fowlerpower20 for Savannah
Lakeland, Florida
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

There were some very old headstones, some so old that you couldn't read them. There were several markers giving you historical information. Wish they kept the large grave markers up better, a lot of them were covered with leaves and such.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by straw71 for Savannah
Norman, Oklahoma
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

Although Bonaveture is my favorite cemetary, Colonial Park is very neat and historical. The biggest problem is not being able to read the gravestones because of the hundreds of years of wear. But it is still a great place to visit.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by StacyDShelton for Savannah
Lyons, Georgia
Top Contributor
144 reviews 144 reviews
88 attraction reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Given proud recignition to the military soldiers are gone and not forgotten. Past remaning soldiers are excellent role models to have the courage to surpass primary as an incentitive for a golden opportunity to make a difference in other soldiers. Visitors are welcomed to pay tribute to the great battle the soldiers that like to known doing their very best... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 16 more reviews by 244ReneeT for Savannah

Travelers who viewed Colonial Park Cemetery also viewed

 
Savannah, Georgia Coast
Savannah, Georgia Coast
 

Been to Colonial Park Cemetery? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Colonial Park Cemetery, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing