The Greenwood Cemetery was established by an act of the Mississippi State Legislature and approved on January 1, 1823. It has grown from the original six acres to its present twenty-two acres.

Greenwood Cemetery is downtown Jackson's largest green space. Towering oaks, magnolias, crepe myrtles, and cedars shade portions of the grounds, and the sunny areas boast large collections of antique bulbs and ever-blooming, own-root roses. Camellia bushes are scattered throughout the cemetery, and the wisteria is breathtaking in early May. Something is blooming every month of the year. The natural landscape and the beautiful monuments make it a calm and serene spot adjacent to the bustle of downtown.

Until the end of the 19th century, all residents of Jackson could be buried in Greenwood Cemetery and many were. The early records are incomplete and work continues on identifying those buried.

If you are looking for a particular person, begin your search by clicking below. The Greenwood memorials listed there are updated periodically. If you don't find the name on that website, contact us and a volunteer will assist you.