Laurel Grove North Cemetery sits on West Anderson Street, just outside downtown Savannah. Its graves and monuments span styles dating from 1810 to the present, with Victorian-era ironwork, mausoleums and a section for Civil War dead. The grounds include the grave of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Come for a quiet walk among the varied stonework and to learn about the people buried here; an on-site locator can help you find a particular grave or family plot.
Monuments and burial sections
Laurel Grove North is a 67-acre cemetery on West Anderson Street, just outside downtown Savannah. Its burial plots date from 1810 to the present, and their different designs include sculpted monuments, mausoleums and decorative ironwork.
A section is dedicated to Civil War dead. The cemetery is also the resting place of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. The variety of memorials and the people connected to them give the grounds a distinct place in Savannah’s history.
Finding a grave and exploring
You can walk through the cemetery on your own or arrange a guided tour with Shannon Scott Tours. If you are looking for a particular person or family plot, the grave-site locator stands just inside the entrance on the right.
Weekdays tend to be quieter. Weekend bathroom facilities are limited, so plan accordingly. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance are listed for the site.
FAQ
Where is Laurel Grove North Cemetery?
It is at 802 W Anderson St, just outside downtown Savannah.
Can I find a specific grave?
Yes. An on-site grave locator is just inside the entrance, on the right.
Can I take a guided tour?
You can arrange a tour with Shannon Scott Tours.
Are there bathrooms at the cemetery?
Weekend bathroom facilities are limited.
