Magnolia Cemetery
The oldest public cemetery in Charleston, founded 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River, is listed on National Register of Historic Places. It is the final resting place for generations of Southern leaders that include governors Thomas Bennett, Langdon Cheves, Horace L. Hunley and Robert Barnwell Rhett. The hundreds of Confederate soldiers buried here include five generals – Micah Jenkins, Arthur Manigault, Roswell Ripley, James Conner and C.H. Stevens.
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- Days and Hours of Operation: Gates open 8am-5pm seven days; office open to public
- Address
- 70 Cunnington AVECharleston,SC 29405
- Phone
- (843) 722-8638
- Website
- scocr.org/Links/magnoliacemetery.htm
- Map
- Get Directions →
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