Cemetery
Historic Sites and Tours

The first burial in the Douglas Cemetery was David H. Kirkland (1835-1865), owner of Kirkland Store.  A walk through the historic area, located in the northeast corner, gives you a sense of pride and helps identify community pioneers.  Although aged and weatherworn, individualized monuments and markers characterize and personalize the names and dates imbedded in stone.

In 1930, Warren P. Ward, author of Ward's History of Coffee County, described the Douglas Cemetery as one of the most beautiful in South Georgia.  He gave credit to the ladies of Douglas for such beauty.   Tall Italian Cypress reaches more than 50 feet to blue skies.  Although not native to the area, the presence of these stately trees is the result of a community volunteer landscape program during the early 1900's.  Ward also noted (in 1930) that perhaps Douglas had the only cemetery in South Georgia that had a mausoleum.

For plots and burial information visit the cemetery Monday - Friday, 10AM- Noon or contact Henry Milhollin, Cemetery Manager at (912) 393-4796 or 912-389-3450

For information on Ward's History of Coffee County, contact the Heritage Station Museum at (912) 389-3461 or museum@cityofdouglas.com

Heritage Station Museum

Donated to the City of Douglas by Norfolk Southern Railroad, the depot now serves as Heritage Station Museum.  The museum collection salutes the railroad industry and Georgia's rural heritage.  

Heritage Station Museum welcomes hundreds of school field trips and groups tours each year.

The museum features quality exhibits and collections: Railroad, Native American, Business & Industry, Education, Medical, Early 1900's Clothing, Photography, Research Library, and monthly temporary exhibits.

Stop by and purchase a souvenir at our local gift shop, located inside the museum. 

Heritage Station Museum is a wonderful place to host small group gatherings of 50 or less.  Great conversation displays, memorable visit for people of all ages.

The museum operates off of private donations and is supplemented by the City of Douglas.  Call to see how you can become a Friend of the Museum.

Heritage Station Museum (Hwy. 32 West)
219 W. Ward Street
Douglas, GA  31533
(912) 389-3461
museum@cityofdouglas.com

Raymond-Richardson  WWII Aviation School

In 1939, Raymond-Richardson Aviation Company was founded and operated as a WWII flight training school until late 1943.  The airfield was one of the first in South Georgia.  Nearly 10,000 cadets trained here before leaving for war.  The site is thought to be one of the last standing in the United States.  In honor of those who trained on the site and in honor of all veterans, a Veterans Memorial park has been established adjacent to the old airbase at Mickey Greer Terminal.  A WWII museum display is located inside the terminal.

South Georgia College

Oldest two-year University System in the State of Georgia, built in 1906.  Located off Hwy. 441 North South. www.sgc.edu

Ashley-Slater House

Ashley Slater House, ca 1912
This Italianate mansion will welcome visitors as one of Georgia's designated local welcome centers.  Enter the historic property and ask our professionals about travel in Georgia.  While you are here, come face-to-face with   ghost of heritage.  A museum collection from the Ashley-Slater Family is located in the parlor of the home. Open Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM, call for group tours. 384-1873 tourism@cityofdouglas.com

Atkinson Plaza

Courthouse Annex (Douglas' First Hospital)

Heritage Center Exhibit open Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM

McCraine Brother's Turpentine Still

National Register Site. Located 17 Miles South of Douglas on Highway 82 open daily for self guided tours.