Linwood Cemetery

Linwood Cemetery Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Linwood Cemetery, Cemetery, 721 Linwood Boulevard, Columbus, GA.

The Historic Linwood Foundation works to conserve, enrich and introduce Linwood Cemetery to the community as a significant cultural asset and a beautiful oasis in the heart of Columbus.

This Labor Day, we remember the hands that helped build our community. 🇺🇸Craftsmen, merchants, educators, laborers, entr...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we remember the hands that helped build our community. 🇺🇸

Craftsmen, merchants, educators, laborers, entrepreneurs and countless others who called Columbus home now rest at Linwood, each leaving their own mark on the city we know today.

Happy Labor Day from Historic Linwood Foundation.

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

Fall is just around the corner…Soon, cooler days and changing leaves will make their way to Linwood, one of our favorite...
09/01/2026

Fall is just around the corner…

Soon, cooler days and changing leaves will make their way to Linwood, one of our favorite times of year to explore the cemetery.

As the season begins to change, make plans to visit for a peaceful walk, a little local history and plenty to discover along the way.

📍 Open daily, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

✨ What’s waiting for you at the Ramble? ✨A little history, a little mystery, supper and drinks, community, and a magical...
08/28/2026

✨ What’s waiting for you at the Ramble? ✨

A little history, a little mystery, supper and drinks, community, and a magical night under the stars. In other words, SO MUCH!

Join us for the 29th Linwood Ramble: Secretive Symbols in Plain Sight, where we’ll uncover the fascinating meanings hidden throughout Linwood’s monuments and memorials. From carved hands and flowers to obelisks and intricate details, there’s more to these stones than meets the eye.

Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours and come Ramble with us on October 15: www.linwoodcemetery.org/linwood-ramble

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

Tickets for the 29th Linwood Ramble are now available! 🎉 Save your spot and come celebrate the stories, food and fellows...
08/26/2026

Tickets for the 29th Linwood Ramble are now available! 🎉 Save your spot and come celebrate the stories, food and fellowship that make Linwood such a cherished part of our community.

This year’s Ramble, Secretive Symbols in Plain Sight, will explore the fascinating meanings hidden throughout Linwood’s monuments and memorials. From carved hands and flowers to obelisks and intricate details, discover the stories, beliefs and traditions represented through cemetery symbolism.

Tickets include a guided tour through Linwood Cemetery, supper in the cemetery, open bar and live music. All funds raised benefit the Historic Linwood Foundation and our continued work to preserve this historic Columbus treasure.

And don’t forget, come Ramble after you Mingle with MidTown Columbus Georgia on October 7!

Purchase your tickets here: www.linwoodcemetery.org/linwood-ramble

We can’t wait to Ramble with you!

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

Linwood is filled with the stories of generations of Columbus families, and we know many of you have a personal connecti...
08/18/2026

Linwood is filled with the stories of generations of Columbus families, and we know many of you have a personal connection here.

Do you have a family member at Linwood? Tell us who they are and a little about their story in the comments. We'd love to hear it!

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

Planning a visit to Linwood? Start with a little research! 🔎Our interactive cemetery map makes it easy to search for Lin...
08/14/2026

Planning a visit to Linwood? Start with a little research! 🔎

Our interactive cemetery map makes it easy to search for Linwood residents, locate gravesites and even view photos of many of the stones before you visit.

Pick a name, find their resting place and come discover a piece of Columbus history for yourself.

Explore the map here: https://shorturl.at/NRRFg

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

History, beautiful architecture, peaceful paths and stories around every corner. We have to agree... it's kinda chic. ✨C...
08/12/2026

History, beautiful architecture, peaceful paths and stories around every corner. We have to agree... it's kinda chic. ✨

Come wander through Linwood and take a closer look at the monuments, memorials and symbols along the way. Then join us Thursday, October 15 for the Annual Linwood Ramble, Secretive Symbols in Plain Sight, as we uncover the hidden meanings behind the details you may have walked right past.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now, with tickets and more information coming soon! Become a sponsor here: https://shorturl.at/2pYvc

📍 Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM
Free to the public. Donations appreciated.

Can you identify this flower and its significance in cemeteries?Find the answer below 👇These are spider lilies, a flower...
08/07/2026

Can you identify this flower and its significance in cemeteries?

Find the answer below 👇

These are spider lilies, a flower often associated with remembrance and the changing of seasons. Their sudden bloom in late summer has long symbolized life's fleeting nature and the enduring memories of those who came before us.

Spider lilies were also commonly planted in cemeteries because their bulbs helped mark burial grounds and discourage pests from disturbing graves.

Today, their vibrant blooms continue to add beauty to historic cemeteries like Linwood.

Explore Linwood. Free to the public, donations accepted. Open MON-FRI from 7am-7pm.

Every monument at Linwood has a story, and so do the artisans who created them.Throughout the cemetery, you'll find the ...
08/05/2026

Every monument at Linwood has a story, and so do the artisans who created them.

Throughout the cemetery, you'll find the work of four talented Irish immigrant stone carvers: Patrick Adams, John Madden, Thomas Kenny, and Henry McCauley. Their craftsmanship shaped many of Linwood's 133 monuments, leaving behind intricate details and symbols that continue to tell stories more than a century later.

Want to learn what those symbols mean? Join us for this year's Annual Linwood Ramble: Secretive Symbols in Plain Sight on Thursday, October 15, where we'll uncover the fascinating meanings hidden throughout Linwood's monuments and memorials.

Learn more about the Irish Stone Carvers through the link in our bio.

Explore Linwood. Free to the public, donations accepted. Open MON-FRI from 7am-7pm.

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721 Linwood Boulevard
Columbus, GA
31901

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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