Westview Cemetery
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Westview Cemetery, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest cemetery in the South East, comprising over 582 acres, 50% of which is undeveloped. Westview includes the graves of more than 90,000 people.[1]
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[edit] History
The cemetery was established in 1884 on Atlanta's west side when Oakland Cemetery was mostly filled out. Over 582 acres were purchased by a private corporation, headed by E. P. McBurney. Tombs here include L.P. Grant, the founders furniture retailers Haverty's & Rhodes, the entire Adair clan, Joel Chandler Harris, and William Berry Hartsfield. [2]
[edit] Structures
- Westview Mausoleum
- The Abby
- The Receiving Tomb
[edit] Location and Contact Information
1680 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 691-4124
The office is open Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM and until 2PM on Saturday.
The site is very close to the West Lake MARTA station.
