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Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston

4.7

#14 of 37 in Historic Sites in Charleston

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Founded on a rice plantation, Magnolia Cemetery represents the final resting place of 2,200 Civil War veterans. Notable politicians, poets, and army generals are also buried here. Spread across 37 hectares (92 acres) of forested grounds with landscaped paths, the cemetery holds impressive memorial plaques, busts, ornaments, and crypts. It contains the only chapel mausoleum in Charleston, as well as a large lagoon that feeds the Cooper River, used for scattering ashes. The cemetery offers occasional ghost walks and interpretive storytelling tours. Look for the curious Wm. B. Smith Pyramid at the site. Plan your visit to Magnolia Cemetery and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Charleston attractions planning site.

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By tamiami33

Better than expected! Amazing actually! I am a (new) local to Charleston and this one has been on my radar. We finally made it over and, oh my I could spend days sucking it all in. It was one of the..... more

Better than expected! Amazing actually! I am a (new) local to Charleston and this one has been on my radar. We finally made it over and, oh my I could spend days sucking it all in. It was one of the..... more »
By StangChik72

Beautiful place with lots of history. Enjoyed driving through and looking at the very old stones. Very peaceful place.

Beautiful place with lots of history. Enjoyed driving through and looking at the very old stones. Very peaceful place. more »
By mstink74

Loved this tour. Beautiful cemetery. Tour guide was knowledgeable about the cemetery and Charleston. I would recommend bug spray although they provide it! Use it! Easy to find. Nice easy walk. About..... more

Loved this tour. Beautiful cemetery. Tour guide was knowledgeable about the cemetery and Charleston. I would recommend bug spray although they provide it! Use it! Easy to find. Nice easy walk. About..... more »

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By Adam Westfall

We took a Haunted Tpur of Magnolia Garden Cemetery and it was absolutely amazing. The history was so cool and getting to learn so much and see types of graves that I have never seen before was so neat. I highly recommend this tour!

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By Tony Stephens

Beautiful old cemetery that you can drive through. Has a confederate memorial that you should not miss. Beautiful old monuments and headstones.

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By Tyler Smith

This is one of the Charleston gems off the beaten path. You basically have the 90 some acres to yourself any given day for biking, walking, birding, or settling in for a good book underneath the oaks. The graveyard tells the story of victorian age Charleston as the city excelled post civil war

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By Katie Hodges

We did a cemetery tour with Bulldog Tours & tour guide Randy here, and it was wonderful!! We had the best time, and it's a beautiful cemetery rich with history.

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By Becky

Beautiful, peaceful place. Definitely recommend driving through or parking and walking.

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