A dedication stone at the entrance records that this burying ground was established in 1866, making it one of the oldest public cemeteries in Cleveland, the White County seat. More than 800 graves have been documented on the grounds, including many of the town's founding families. A newer stone gateway now identifies the site as the Cleveland Historic Cemetery.
Cleveland Cemetery
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Cleveland Cemetery is a cemetery in Cleveland, White County. It is one of 51 cemeteries documented in White County, among 97 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 34.5968, -83.7588 near Cleveland. The nearest cataloged historic site is White County Courthouse (courthouse), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old White County Courthouse, Cleveland, and White County's Gold.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
A dedication stone at the entrance records that this burying ground was established in 1866, making it one of the oldest public cemeteries in Cleveland, the White County seat. More than 800 graves have been documented on the grounds, including many of the town's founding families. A newer stone gateway now identifies the site as the Cleveland Historic Cemetery.
Sources: findagrave.com
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