Mothers of Oakland
On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate moms everywhere and honor different forms of motherhood. In honor of this Mother’s Day and all the ladies buried at Oakland, we’re going to focus on a few special Atlanta women. These…
Story Behind the Stone: The Pets of Oakland
A cemetery is a place where we can visit, remember, and honor our lost loved ones and family. For some, those family members include their beloved pets. At Oakland Cemetery, there are a number of pet owners who have chosen…
Celebrating Black History at Oakland: Selena Sloan Butler
Born in Thomasville, Georgia on January 4, 1872, Selena Sloan Butler grew up understanding the importance of children's and parents’ rights. She was born to a white father and a mixed-race mother who was of Indian and African American descent.…
Story Behind the Stone: Alfred Eichberg’s Copyrighted Tombstone
Alfred Salom Eichberg was a prominent Victorian-era architect and one of the first Jewish architects to practice his trade in the Southeast. At historic Oakland Cemetery, he’s also known as the only person who has a copyrighted tombstone. Alfred was…
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Gustavus Garnett Roy
Born in Virginia in 1836, Gustavus Roy grew up planning to practice medicine like his father. He graduated from the prestigious Richmond College and the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. When the Civil War began in 1861, Dr. Roy joined…
Governors of Oakland: John Brown Gordon
Oakland Cemetery is home to many important mayors, celebrities, and public officials. Among these individuals are six governors who today reside inside its hallowed grounds. This blog series will explore these six men: their successes, their failures, and their impact…
Governors of Oakland: William J. Northen
Oakland Cemetery is home to many important mayors, celebrities, and public officials. Among these individuals are six governors who today reside inside its hallowed grounds. This blog series will explore these six men: their successes, their failures, and their impact…
Governors of Oakland: Joseph E. Brown
Oakland Cemetery is home to many important mayors, celebrities, and public officials. Among these individuals are six governors who today reside inside its hallowed grounds. This blog series will explore these six men: their successes, their failures, and their impact…
Repairing a Headstone Leads to Uncovering Hidden Stories
In restoring Oakland Cemetery, we uncover more than just historic materials. We uncover the stories of those that made up Atlanta—the grand and the humble alike. Repairing the headstone In February 2022, Angeline Malone’s headstone was accidentally damaged during a…
Resident Spotlight: Lollie Belle Moore Wylie
From gospel to hip hop to indie rock, Atlanta’s musical roots run wide and deep. The city’s tuneful history is evident at Oakland Cemetery where musicians of all genres are buried together in eternal slumber. One of Oakland’s most notable…