About Upton Cemetery
Upton Cemetery is a baptist cemetery in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia. It was established in 1850. The nearest other listed cemetery is Salem Cemetery, about 1.0 mi away.
Historically Black cemetery, established circa 1850s–1860s as a burial ground for slaves of John Ashley's 'Upton' Plantation. Later associated with the Freewill Baptist Church. Fell into disrepair during late 20th century; Restored 11 Nov 2012.
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31.52663, -82.90381
What Upton Cemetery offers
We have no confirmed information about services at this cemetery yet. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Salem CemeteryDouglas, GABaptist cemetery1.0 mi
- Chaney CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery1.0 mi
- Rocky Pond CemeteryDouglas, GAChristian cemetery1.3 mi
- Grantham CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery1.3 mi
- Peterson CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery1.8 mi
- City of Douglas CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery3.5 mi
- Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Columbarium204 South Coffee Avenue, Douglas, GA · est. 2000Episcopal cemetery3.6 mi
- Douglas City CemeteryDouglas, GAMunicipal cemetery3.7 mi
- Sunnyside CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery3.7 mi
- Saint Illa CemeteryDouglas, GACemetery4.0 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Upton Cemetery located?
Upton Cemetery is at Ocilla Highway, Douglas, GA 31533 in Coffee County. GPS coordinates: 31.52663, -82.90381.
What are the visiting hours of Upton Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Upton Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Is Upton Cemetery a Baptist cemetery?
Our records list a Baptist affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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