Tolomato Cemetery
Tolomato Cemetery
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KateS
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States6,046 contributions
Dec 2020
I love the history of St. Augustine, & this cemetery is a part of that. I was a bit disappointed that the cemetery is not open to the public, but rather viewable only from the perimeter. I understand the need to protect it, but I still wish I could've gone in. I did jot down some of the names on the signs & enjoyed learning a bit more about those who are interred there. I recommend passing by, but there's really nothing to do except read the plaques.
Written 16 January 2021
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Mark S
Corrales, NM3,453 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Lots of local history and a really serene. beautiful spot right in St. Augustine. Between the Visitor Center and the Castillo de San Marcos. On the ghost tours if you like or stroll by on your own. Photos will be posted soon.
Written 11 May 2016
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Debbie H
Pinellas Park, FL139 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
I have visited St. Augustine several times over the years. One of my favorite cities. An old city, and with it, very old cemeteries. I do not get into the "ghost stuff" in St. Augustine. The cemeteries themselves are magnificent. Old, old, old graves. Old tombstones and cripts. Sad to see during my last visit a few years ago, that the cemeteries were closed off to the public. I used to be able to walk around them, with deep respect. But unfortunately other people hurt these precious graves some how. So I commend the city for closing and protecting them, all while still giving the public a chance to view such amazing history, at a distance.
Written 20 May 2018
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R Giansanti
Staffordshire, UK26,141 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
The Tolomato Cemetery is opened on the third Saturday of every month from 11-3. If you don't get to visit during the opening day it is still worth a walk over to see it from behind the gates.
A few if the ghost tours make stops to the Tolomato Cemetery for a few stories. It is real interesting to view it at night.
A few if the ghost tours make stops to the Tolomato Cemetery for a few stories. It is real interesting to view it at night.
Written 24 April 2017
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Cynthia K
Westville, IN4,459 contributions
Apr 2023
After looking at the City Gates & Huguenot Cemetery I walked down Orange Street to Cordova Street. This cemetery is right next to the Wax Museum that used to be a drug store.
Trolley Stop 3 with a short walk.
This isn't open either. Took some pics through the bars.
There's information signs that give a history.
Probably ghosts...
Trolley Stop 3 with a short walk.
This isn't open either. Took some pics through the bars.
There's information signs that give a history.
Probably ghosts...
Written 17 May 2023
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LindsayNjoe429
654 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Such an old cemetery. They have tours available but we just walked by to admire it. I believe it’s also on one of the ghost tours.
Written 21 December 2019
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Kalyqo
Homosassa, FL319 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
Even though the cemetery is not open to the public, you can still see and marvel over the beauty and history it holds. Even though this cemetery is extremely old, it is very well cared for. So many towns and city allow their older cemeteries to be forgotten and it's a shame. This one you can see the pride that someone has taken in caring for it. Thank you to that person(s).
Written 22 September 2019
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christine102262
La Crosse, WI1,477 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I was disappointed that it is only open on certain days of the month and the week I was there to visit was not any of those days. Given that, you can learn much about the cemetery if you take a trolley tour or a Ghosts and Gravestones tour, where they will regale you with some of the tales. Ask at the visitor center for dates when it is open to get in and stroll around.
Written 11 February 2019
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J-K-B10_85
Pickerington, OH719 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Since this cemetery & the Huguenot cemetery are only open once in awhile, we have been lucky enough to be here when they are open. There's so much history in both these cemeteries that is so interesting. The volunteers are very pleasant & full of knowledge of the cemeteries. Both are free of charge to go thru. Tolomato has a numbered guide you can follow, detailing facts of interest. They do rely on donations for their restoration projects. We recommend going thru both theses cemeteries whenever they are open.
Written 15 September 2018
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C. Miller12
St. Augustine, FL134 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
The cemetery is open once a month, and free tours are offered showing the vast history from the indigenous cultures through the Spanish & British periods up to the Civil War era. All of the volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Written 4 March 2018
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