Tolomato Cemetery
Tolomato Cemetery
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Martha W
Saint Paul, MN21 contributions
Feb 2022
This cemetery is open to the public for self-guided or tour guided tours on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Our tour guide, Sarah, knew everything! She had fantastic stories to tell - lots of history. Our tour lasted way over an hour.
Our tour guide, Sarah, knew everything! She had fantastic stories to tell - lots of history. Our tour lasted way over an hour.
Written February 19, 2022
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Zane Wylie The Skull Carving Guy
St. Augustine, FL207 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Lies Tolomato Cemetery, a timeless place.
With moss-covered oaks and stories untold,
This hallowed ground is a sight to behold.
The gates may be rusty, the paths may be worn,
But the spirits within are never forlorn.
Each stone tells a tale of long ago,
Of love, of loss, and lives that flow.
Whispers of history float on the breeze,
As you wander past markers beneath the trees.
The peace here is potent, the silence is sweet,
Tolomato’s charm makes your visit complete.
So step through the gate, let the past draw you near,
Tolomato Cemetery is a place without fear.
A place where the past meets the present with pride,
In St. Augustine’s heart, where the spirits reside.
With moss-covered oaks and stories untold,
This hallowed ground is a sight to behold.
The gates may be rusty, the paths may be worn,
But the spirits within are never forlorn.
Each stone tells a tale of long ago,
Of love, of loss, and lives that flow.
Whispers of history float on the breeze,
As you wander past markers beneath the trees.
The peace here is potent, the silence is sweet,
Tolomato’s charm makes your visit complete.
So step through the gate, let the past draw you near,
Tolomato Cemetery is a place without fear.
A place where the past meets the present with pride,
In St. Augustine’s heart, where the spirits reside.
Written August 9, 2024
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Kelly B
Iowa5,612 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Very interesting cemetery, right in the middle of the historic district. It’s easy walking distance from St. George Street
The gate was locked, but I could still get some decent pictures. It would’ve been nice though to get close enough to read the headstones.
The gate was locked, but I could still get some decent pictures. It would’ve been nice though to get close enough to read the headstones.
Written March 22, 2022
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KateS
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States6,222 contributions
Dec 2020
I love the history of St. Augustine, & this cemetery is a part of that. I was a bit disappointed that the cemetery is not open to the public, but rather viewable only from the perimeter. I understand the need to protect it, but I still wish I could've gone in. I did jot down some of the names on the signs & enjoyed learning a bit more about those who are interred there. I recommend passing by, but there's really nothing to do except read the plaques.
Written January 16, 2021
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Mark S
Corrales, NM3,410 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Lots of local history and a really serene. beautiful spot right in St. Augustine. Between the Visitor Center and the Castillo de San Marcos. On the ghost tours if you like or stroll by on your own. Photos will be posted soon.
Written May 11, 2016
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Debbie H
Pinellas Park, FL139 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
I have visited St. Augustine several times over the years. One of my favorite cities. An old city, and with it, very old cemeteries. I do not get into the "ghost stuff" in St. Augustine. The cemeteries themselves are magnificent. Old, old, old graves. Old tombstones and cripts. Sad to see during my last visit a few years ago, that the cemeteries were closed off to the public. I used to be able to walk around them, with deep respect. But unfortunately other people hurt these precious graves some how. So I commend the city for closing and protecting them, all while still giving the public a chance to view such amazing history, at a distance.
Written May 20, 2018
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R Giansanti
Staffordshire, UK26,082 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
The Tolomato Cemetery is opened on the third Saturday of every month from 11-3. If you don't get to visit during the opening day it is still worth a walk over to see it from behind the gates.
A few if the ghost tours make stops to the Tolomato Cemetery for a few stories. It is real interesting to view it at night.
A few if the ghost tours make stops to the Tolomato Cemetery for a few stories. It is real interesting to view it at night.
Written April 24, 2017
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Cynthia K
Westville, IN4,514 contributions
Apr 2023
After looking at the City Gates & Huguenot Cemetery I walked down Orange Street to Cordova Street. This cemetery is right next to the Wax Museum that used to be a drug store.
Trolley Stop 3 with a short walk.
This isn't open either. Took some pics through the bars.
There's information signs that give a history.
Probably ghosts...
Trolley Stop 3 with a short walk.
This isn't open either. Took some pics through the bars.
There's information signs that give a history.
Probably ghosts...
Written May 17, 2023
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LindsayNjoe429
653 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Such an old cemetery. They have tours available but we just walked by to admire it. I believe it’s also on one of the ghost tours.
Written December 21, 2019
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Kalyqo
Homosassa, FL318 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Even though the cemetery is not open to the public, you can still see and marvel over the beauty and history it holds. Even though this cemetery is extremely old, it is very well cared for. So many towns and city allow their older cemeteries to be forgotten and it's a shame. This one you can see the pride that someone has taken in caring for it. Thank you to that person(s).
Written September 22, 2019
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