Ashley H.
8/28/2016
Old cemeteries are quite fascinating to me. This one is one of the best I've toured. When you drive in from Virginia Street, you'll notice the large section of Civil War graves across the...
Mobile City of Magnolia Cemetery
Open
(7)
Photos
1202 Virginia St
Mobile, AL 36604
Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama, is a historic burial ground established in 1836 that serves as a peaceful resting place under ancient oaks, now spanning over 120 acres with approximately 80,000 grave sites. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, the cemetery features an array of funerary art and documents a rich tapestry of local history, housing the graves of many notable figures, including Confederate General Braxton Bragg and Civil War authoress Augusta Evans Wilson.
Cared for by the Friends of Magnolia Cemetery Inc., Magnolia Cemetery stands as a testament to both preservation and restoration efforts in honor of the past, present, and future. With significant sections such as Confederate Rest and the National Cemetery, it commemorates war dead from various conflicts, inviting visitors to explore its vast and inspiring landscape.
Generated from the website
Also at this address
Reviews
4.57 reviews
Andrea S.
3/20/2024
A lovely place to walk around and visit for some local history & art. I believe there are over 35,000 graves here and it is well maintained by the City of Mobile. I think this is the third...
Mike H.
3/31/2018
The ladyfriend loves exploring old cemeteries whenever we travel so on our recent road trip to Mobile, we stopped here. The cemetery thing is hit or miss with me. If there is a famous person's...
Sofia A.
11/20/2020
Beautiful cemetary. A lot of history. Unfortunately some of the stones were broken. Some stones had caved in, fallen in, so bad that some plots were "open." There was light rain and thunder the...
David C.
11/13/2017
If you love history, and aren't creeped out by cemeteries, this is a terrific place to visit. Call first, and find out how to get a guide from the office when they are open. This is a very large...
See a problem?
You might also like
Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.
Partial Data by Foursquare.