Bonaventure Cemetery is a historic haunted site in Savannah, GA. Official website: bonaventurehistorical.org.
About
Victorian cemetery on a bluff above the Wilmington River, famous for sculpture, live oaks, and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
History & lore
Bonaventure began as a plantation burial ground and became a public cemetery known for elaborate monuments under moss-draped oaks. John Berendt's book and the subsequent film brought international attention to sites like the Bird Girl statue (now in a museum). City cemetery gates are open daytime; the Bonaventure Historical Society operates weekend visitor info. Night access is restricted—ghost-tour companies run nearby narratives, but the cemetery itself is a daytime public burial ground.
Tags
Legendary, Historic District, Folklore
Related
Sources
- Bonaventure Historical Society (2026-09-06)
- FAQ / hours (2026-09-06)
- Wikipedia (2026-09-06)
- Directory last verified: 2026-09-06
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