Bonaventure Cemetery

Bonaventure Cemetery

Bonaventure Cemetery is located on the site of a plantation originally owned by John Mullryne, whose daughter-in-law was buried on the plantation in 1802. The plantation was converted to a cemetery in 1868.

Originally called Evergreen Cemetery, its name was changed to Bonaventure Cemetery in 1907.

The cemetery was featured in the book and the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt.

Location

330 Bonaventure Road
Savannah, Chatham County
Georgia, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: The cemetery is located at 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404. It is about 6 miles east of downtown Savannah, and can be reached by car via the Truman Parkway or Skidaway Road.

By bus: Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus route 14 provides service to Bonaventure Cemetery from downtown Savannah. The bus stop is located near the entrance to the cemetery.

By tour: Many local tour companies offer guided tours of Bonaventure Cemetery, which may include transportation to and from the cemetery.

By taxi or ride-sharing service: Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available in Savannah and can provide transportation to Bonaventure Cemetery.

Note that parking at the cemetery is limited, so it may be best to take a tour or use a taxi or ride-sharing service to get there.

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