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Friendship Cemetery

Friendship Cemetery was the site of the observance that led to America's Memorial Day.  In April of 1866, Columbus ladies laid flowers at the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers.  Four generals and over 2,000 soldiers are buried here.

Location Address:
4th St. South
Columbus, MS
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 789
Columbus, MS
39703

Phone

662.329.1191

Fax

662.329.8969

Toll Free

800.327.2686

Contact

Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau

Admission

Free

Senior Discount

Free

Hours

Daily, 7a.m. to sunset

Gift Shop

Yes

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Group Discount

Free

Complimentary Driver

Yes

Complimentary Escort

Yes

Trailer Hookup

Yes

Motor Coach Parking

Yes

NTA Member

Yes

ABA Member

Yes