Lott Cemetery sits in the heart of Waycross, between Butler and Quarterman Streets, and is one of the city's older burial grounds. Shaded by mature oak trees, it is known for its large marble and granite monuments. Years ago the cemetery suffered a spell of vandalism that damaged a number of graves and markers, yet much of its historic character endures. Roughly 1,900 people are memorialized on the grounds.
Lott Cemetery (Cemetery)
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Lott Cemetery is a cemetery in Waycross, Ware County. It is one of 23 cemeteries documented in Ware County, among 40 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 31.2205, -82.3551 near Waycross. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lott Cemetery (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ware Court House, Ware County Courthouse, and Senator Nicholas Ware.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Lott Cemetery sits in the heart of Waycross, between Butler and Quarterman Streets, and is one of the city's older burial grounds. Shaded by mature oak trees, it is known for its large marble and granite monuments. Years ago the cemetery suffered a spell of vandalism that damaged a number of graves and markers, yet much of its historic character endures. Roughly 1,900 people are memorialized on the grounds.
Sources: findagrave.com
“Lott Cemetery” names 2 distinct records in Ware County. This page is the cemetery in Waycross. The others:
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