From the April 1, 2012, "Magnolia Cemetery serves as resting place for seven Confederate general" by Rob Pavey.
Land for the cemetery was bought in 1817 and today consists of 60 acres on the east side of Augusta. There are over 35,000 graves, the exact number being unknown as fires and floods have destroyed many records.
The cemetery's brick walls were modified during the Civil War in anticipation of a visit from Union General Sherman. You can still see where bricks were removed for cannons.
One section was dedicated to 183 Union POWs who died in the Augusta area, most of whom were reinterred at the National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. However, fifteen still remain.
This being April 7th, I should mention that today was the conclusion of one of the war's bloodiest battles at Shiloh in Tennessee 159 years ago.
Kind of Strange That They Didn't List the Seven Confederate Generals. --Old Secesh
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