The Tate Cemetery serves as the family cemetery for the Tate and Griffith families. It is a very elaborate family cemetery, which is not a surprise. This is the cemetery for the family of the Tate Marble Company.
Corporal Frank Dorris was killed in action during World War I at Belleau Wood, France in Battle of Chateau Thierry on June 8, 1918. The 26 day battle resulted in 1,811 US lives lost. It is unknown how many Germans lost their lives, but over 1,600 were taken prisoner.
This marker can seen in the Douglasville City Cemetery.
These are some of the oldest crypts I’ve photographed in the state of Georgia. Located in Hillcrest Cemetery, I suspect these were made close to the time the cemetery was founded in 1826. There are no visible names on the crypts.
Folk artist Howard Finster built Paradise Garden in Pennville, Georgia to share other creators’ work and his own. He is often considered one of the most prolific artists having made over 46,000 pieces of art. If you’re ever in north Georgia, it’s worth a visit. Since my visit in 2014, there has been significant restoration work. They’ve also added places on AirBnb for people to reserve.
Located in Oak Hill Cemetery, this monument memorializes Augusta Williams (1894-1901) who passed away at the age of 7. The tree represents a life cut short.
