Laurel Grove South Cemetery (Historical Marker)

Established in 1853 on former plantation land, Laurel Grove South served as Savannah's burial ground for its African American community, enslaved and free, and holds the graves of many of the city's pioneering Black ministers.

Laurel Grove South Cemetery is a historical marker in Savannah, Chatham County. It is one of 339 historical markers documented in Chatham County, among 480 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.0598, -81.1158 near Savannah. The nearest cataloged historic site is Laurel Grove South Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Florance Street School, Charity Hospital, and Silence.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.