The Westview Cemetery, housed on Atlanta’s westside, is the largest cemetery in the Southeast. It opened in October of 1884 on a massive plot of land, and continues operating today, 142 years later, as an active cemetery.
Westview Cemetery states,
Our community’s rich tradition and history is beautifully preserved among acres of towering trees and winding roadways. Families representing all religions, cultures and walks of life have entrusted Westview Cemetery to preserve their unique family history in a tradition of compassion, integrity and excellence
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Are any famous people interred at Westview?
Yes! Many well-known Atlantans & southerners are resting at Westview, including:
- Asa G. Candler, founder of Coca-Cola
- Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor of Georgia
- Mayor William B. Hartsfield
- Mayor I.N. Ragsdale
- Joel Chandler Harris, noted newspaperman & author of the famous ‘Uncle Remus Stories’
- L.P. Grant, who donated the land for Grant Park
- Robert Woodruff
Are visitors allowed at Westview Cemetery?
Yes! Both friends and family of those interred at Westview and visitors who wish to explore the beautiful, history cemetery are welcome. However, it is important to note that Westview is a private, and active, cemetery.
This means that all visitors must conduct themselves in a proper, respectful manner at the cemetery. Some visitor guidelines include:
- No vehicle shall exceed 15 mph and must be kept on the righthand side of the roadway.
- No scooters, bikes or motorcycles are allowed on the grounds unless the rider is visiting a friend or family member.
- Pets shall not be allowed on the Cemetery grounds or in any of the buildings.
- Boisterous or unseemly conduct, picnicking or other park activities are not permitted.
- No children under 16 are permitted within the Cemetery or its buildings unless accompanied by an appropriate person.
Make sure you read all the visitor rules in order to respectfully visit Westview.
Westview Cemetery information
Where: 1680 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Hours: 8:00am EST – 5:30pm on Monday-Sunday
* The Abbey is open Monday-Saturday from 10am – 2pm
The cemetery is very large: you might need a map! You can see a full map of Westview on their website, here.
Interested in learning more about Westview? You can check out their website, here!