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Sunset Historical Cemetery in Camilla dates to the late nineteenth century, with its earliest documented grave marked 1871, and it holds many of Mitchell County's pioneer settlers. Long neglected, the burial ground was restored beginning in 1993 and given its present name. It is recognized on the Georgia Landmark and Historic Tree Register, which honors 13 Eastern red cedars and 2 live oaks growing among the graves for their historic significance to Camilla and the state.
Sunset Historical Cemetery is a cemetery in Camilla, Mitchell County. It is one of 20 cemeteries documented in Mitchell County, among 28 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 31.2336, -84.2019 near Camilla. The nearest cataloged historic site is McRee, James Price, House (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Williams, Georgia, Nursing Home, Mitchell County Courthouse, and Mitchell County.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Sunset Historical Cemetery in Camilla dates to the late nineteenth century, with its earliest documented grave marked 1871, and it holds many of Mitchell County's pioneer settlers. Long neglected, the burial ground was restored beginning in 1993 and given its present name. It is recognized on the Georgia Landmark and Historic Tree Register, which honors 13 Eastern red cedars and 2 live oaks growing among the graves for their historic significance to Camilla and the state.
Sources: camillaga.netgatreecouncil.org
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