Where famous people are buried in Georgia

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Where famous people are buried in Georgia

Famous people buried in Georgia include Martin Luther King, Jr., author Margaret Mitchell and Southern rock legend Gregg Allman.

In “A Sinner’s Second Chance,” which appeared in Esquire in 1984, Steve Oney catches up with Gregg Allman as the singer’s career has bottomed-out. That story is in the new hardcover collection of Oney’s magazine writing, “A Man’s World.” File photo

Howard Duane ‘Skydog’ Allman (musician) is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon (Bibb County). Duane and his brother Gregg formed the Southern rock group The Allman Brothers Band.

Paul Anderson (Olympic gold medalist for weightlifting) is buried in Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia (Toombs County). Photo contributed by Andrea787878 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

James Wallace ‘Wally’ Butts, Jr. (College football coach) is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens (Clarke County). Butts coached the University of Georgia football team from 1939 to 1960 and led the Bulldogs to four Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship titles, one undefeated season, and eight bowl games.

Samuel Truett Cathy (businessman) is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). Cathy founded the national franchise Chick-fil-A and helped create the Chicken Sandwich.

Ty Cobb (Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player) is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston (Franklin County). Cobb is first row from left. Nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," Cobb is credited with setting 90 MLB records.

Robert "Bobby" Lee Dodd (college football coach) is buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta (Cobb County). Dodd was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player and coach, an accomplishment only three people share.

William Few (U.S. Senator at signer of the Constitution) is buried at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Augusta (Richmond County). Photo contributed by Caricato da Sebastian Wallroth [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers (professional boxer) is buried in Lincoln Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County.) Photo contributed by Chicago Daily News [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Henry Woodfin Grady (journalist) is buried in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). An editor of the Atlanta Constitution until his death, he gained fame through his writing and speeches.

Button Gwinnett (U.S. Senator and signer of the Constitution) is buried in Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah (Chatham County). Photo contributed by Connormah[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

William Berry Hartsfield (Mayor of Atlanta) is buried in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). He helped establish Atlanta's first airport.

Susan Hayward (Actress) is buried in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Carrollton (Caroll County). Photo contributed by Light show [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. (Atlanta Mayor) is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). He became the first African-American mayor of Atlanta.

Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly (musician) is buried in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). He was half of the rap duo "Kriss Kross," who were best known for their 1992 song "Jump."

Coretta King (social reformer) is buried in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Atlanta (Fulton County). King is buried alongside her husband Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She planned a singing career when she met her husband.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (minister and civil rights activist) is buried in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Atlanta (Fulton County). He received the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for racial equality and became famous for his "I Have A Dream" speech. Photo contributed by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons.

Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts) is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah (Chatham County). She loved to travel and remained active in the Girl Scouts until her death. Photo by unknown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

Margaret Mitchell (author) is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta (Fulton County). She became known for her popular book "Gone with the Wind."

Johnny Mercer (composer) is buried in Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah (Chatham County). Photo contributed by William P. Gottlieb [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

Flannery O'Connor (author) is buried in Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville (Baldwin County). She wrote in Southern Gothic style.

Dr. John Stith Pemberton (inventor of Coca-Cola) is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Columbus (Muscogee County). A pharmacist, Pemberton created what is now known as Coca-Cola as a way to ease his pain from war. Photo contributed by Hilltoppers (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Otis Redding (rhythm and blues singer) is buried in Big O Ranch in Round Oak (Jones County). Photo contributed by Volt Records (Billboard, page 7, 7 January 1967) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Tupac Shakur (musician) was shot on September 7, 1996, and a Las Vegas coroner ruled his death a homicide. Since then. the details of his murder have been disputed. Though he was cremated, according to The Young Outlawz, a bronze, life-size statue depitcting the rapper stands above a stone engraved with his lifespan in Stone Mountain (DeKalb County). Photo contributed by John W. Schulze under CC 2.0.

Alexander Stephens (U.S. Congressman, vice president of the Confederate States of America and Governor of Georgia) is buried in Alexander H. Stephens Memorial State Park in Crawfordville (Taliaferro County). Photo contributed by Connormah [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

George Walton (Declaration of Independence signer) is buried in Courthouse Grounds in Augusta (Richmond County). A high school in Marietta is named after him. Photo by Unknown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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In “A Sinner’s Second Chance,” which appeared in Esquire in 1984, Steve Oney catches up with Gregg Allman as the singer’s career has bottomed-out. That story is in the new hardcover collection of Oney’s magazine writing, “A Man’s World.” File photo

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