Oconee Hill Cemetery
Athens, Georgia, United States
297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GA 30605, USA
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Use the cemetery’s searchable map for Rusk’s plot and observe its visitor guidelines. The cemetery’s Sexton’s House has restrooms, but the house is offered for booked events; the operator does not state that casual cemetery visitors can use them.
The operator lists 8 a.m.–5 p.m. during standard time and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. during daylight saving time; closed on UGA home football game days.
Consider April–May or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE
About Oconee Hill Cemetery
Former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Georgia.
Oconee Hill Cemetery staff and its trustees protect and operate the historic burial landscape.
History happened here at Oconee Hill Cemetery
The cemetery was established in the nineteenth century beside the University of Georgia.
Rusk is among the notable public figures buried on its grounds.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Dean Rusk
EXTERNAL LINKS
Oconee Hill Cemetery, Rusk burial: https://www.oconeehillcemetery.com/notable-biographies
Oconee Hill Cemetery, address, hours and visitor rules: https://www.oconeehillcemetery.com/visits
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/20773370