"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt (Bonaventure Cemetery)
N 32° 02.722 W 081° 03.052
17S E 495197 N 3545465
Savannah's historic Bonaventure Cemetery is the "Garden" mentioned in the title of John Berendt's bestselling book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".
Waymark Code: WM2F3E
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2007
Views: 127
In was in the shadowy world of Savannah's historic Bonaventure Cemetery that murder suspect Jim Williams met voodoo priestess Minerva in order to commune with the spirit of murder victim Danny Hansford.
The title alludes to the voodoo notion of "midnight"; the period between the time for good magic and the time for evil magic; in "the garden of good and evil," which refers principally to Bonaventure Cemetery.
Short Description: The cemetery is a frequent stop for Savannah ghost tours.
Book Title: "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
Author's Name: John Berendt
Name of Waymarked Item: Bonaventure Cemetery
Location of Item: 330 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA 31404
More Information:
In addition to the fame brought to the cemetery by Berendt's book, Bonaventure is also the final resting place for songwriter/composer Johnny Mercer and poet Conrad Aiken.
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
First Year Published: Not listed
Admission Price?: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of yourself at/with the waymark and describe your experience. List any changes to the waymark since the original posting.