Bonaventure Cemetery
- January 11, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
jhorton from Murphy, North Carolina
Peaceful and insightful place to spend the day. My husband and I have many times taken a picnic lunch and enjoyed it under a moss-covered oak. Grave markers are so interesting, as some date back many years. Next door to Bonaventure on one side is a cemetery for those of the Jewish faith, and bordering on the other side is a cemetery where the young man of "THE BOOK" fame is buried. And on one side is an inland waterway that is so beautiful and peaceful. But a word of caution: do not leave valuables in your auto--not just here, but anywhere, as it tempts thiefs while you are enjoying your day.
From journal I Could Be Your Tour Guide
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Bonaventure Cemetery
- July 24, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
The now famous statue featured on the front cover of 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' no longer resides in Bonaventure Cemetery but at the Telfair Museum of Art. However, Bonaventure is still a beautiful cemetery to visit with its moss-shrouded trees and gray memorials to Savannah citizens long passed on. Conrad Aiken is buried there along with songwriter Johnny Mercer. The cemetery is open from 8-5 daily for anyone wanting to stroll through.
From journal A Novel Approach to Savannah