South View Cemetery has been telling Atlanta’s story since 1886 and is now one step closer to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Founded by six men who were born enslaved, South View holds the stories of more than 80,000 people whose lives shaped Atlanta and far beyond. From civic leaders and faith leaders to families whose names may not be widely known, this is a place where history lives in every direction. For generations, South View has carried stories that are too often left out of the broader narrative. Generations of lives, leadership, and legacy are preserved within these grounds. This designation helps bring long overdue visibility to those histories and to the community that has cared for them for more than 140 years. We are proud to celebrate this moment and the continued work of South View Cemetery to honor, share, and protect a place that holds so much of Atlanta’s story. #Atlantahistory #historicpreservation #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #preserveatl #thisplacematters