Magnolia Cemetery

70 Cunnington AVE

Charleston, SC 29405


Phone: (843) 722-8638

City: Charleston

Region: Coastal & Islands

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Magnolia Cemetery

The oldest public cemetery in Charleston, founded 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River, is listed on National Register of Historic Places. It is the final resting place for generations of Southern leaders that include governors Thomas Bennett, Langdon Cheves, Horace L. Hunley and Robert Barnwell Rhett. The hundreds of Confederate soldiers buried here include five generals - Micah Jenkins, Arthur Manigault, Roswell Ripley, James Conner and C.H. Stevens.

Info & Amenities

Location

Accessible from Meeting Street and Morrison Drive; take right off Meeting onto Cunnington, go to end of street.


Civil War

Yes


Days and Hours of Operation

Gates open 8am-5pm seven days; office open to public 9am-4pm M-F.


Listed on National Register

Yes


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