Douglas City Cemetery
Douglas City Cemetery, located in Douglas, Georgia, spans 40 acres and is renowned for its beauty, attributed largely to community efforts in the early 1900s. Established in the 1860s with a donation from the Peterson family, the cemetery is the final resting place for over 7,000 individuals, including notable figures such as former U.S. Congressman John Strickland Gibson.
Characterized by tall Italian Cypress trees and historic monuments, the cemetery reflects the rich history of the area, with burials dating back to the mid-19th century. It has been praised for its picturesque landscape and serves as a significant cultural landmark in South Georgia.
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