Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta)

Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta was established in 1850 when six acres were purchased from Alfred W. Wooding and was originally known as Atlanta Cemetery. In 1872 the name Oakland Cemetery was adopted, reflecting the site's stands of oak and magnolia trees. The original six‑acre parcel remains immediately inside the main gates, which bear a keystone dated 1896. Over time the grounds expanded and modern descriptions variously describe the site as a large cemetery green space (sources conflict on present acreage, citing figures such as 48 and 88 acres). The cemetery is an example of the 19th‑century rural garden cemetery movement and serves both commemorative and recreational roles in the city. Notable features include a dedicated Confederate section and the large Confederate Obelisk monument (dedicated 1874), along with numerous historic interments, archival collections, and ongoing historical interpretation. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is maintained as a public historic cemetery and visitor destination. Reported phenomena: within the provided source corpus there are no documented paranormal reports, named spirits, or specific supernatural occurrences tied to Oakland Cemetery; the available materials treat the site as historical, horticultural, and commemorative rather than as a described haunt.