Oconee Hill Cemetery

Oconee Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Athens, Georgia, near the University of Georgia. Established in 1856, it continues to serve as a burial ground and holds significant historical value for the community.

The city of Athens purchased the land for the cemetery in 1855 after burials were prohibited in the original Jackson Street Cemetery, which sits on property owned by the university. The following year, the city established a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees to manage the initial 17 acres (69,000 m²) tract on the west bank of the North Oconee River, designating it as a public cemetery.

On May 22, 2013, Oconee Hill Cemetery was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.