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Oak Grove is the principal cemetery of McRae, laid out in several sections and holding more than two thousand graves. Among its notable burials is Eugene Talmadge, the fiery four-term governor of Georgia who made his home near McRae. Also resting here is John Coffee, a general and United States congressman of the early 1800s for whom Coffee County was named. The cemetery reflects the deep political and pioneer roots of Telfair County's seat.
Oak Grove Cemetery is a cemetery in McRae-Helena, Telfair County. It is one of 38 cemeteries documented in Telfair County, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.0700, -82.8941 near McRae-Helena. The nearest cataloged historic site is Telfair County Courthouse and Jail (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Telfair County Courthouse, Telfair County, and Telfair County Veterans Memorial.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Oak Grove is the principal cemetery of McRae, laid out in several sections and holding more than two thousand graves. Among its notable burials is Eugene Talmadge, the fiery four-term governor of Georgia who made his home near McRae. Also resting here is John Coffee, a general and United States congressman of the early 1800s for whom Coffee County was named. The cemetery reflects the deep political and pioneer roots of Telfair County's seat.
Sources: findagrave.com
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