It is like knowing about the past of the beautiful city from the souls that rest here. Vincent astor, dressed as and representing james davis, a 19thcentury journalist who authored one of the first history of memphis books, poses for a portrait at elmwood cemetery. Over 168 years, elmwood cemetery has become a repository for memphis history. View all restaurants near elmwood cemetery on tripadvisor. Established in 1852, elmwood cemetery is the oldest, active cemetery in memphis, and one of the souths first rural garden cemeteries. Generals, senators, governors, mayors and madams rest in this 80acre cemetery. Elmwood paperback august 25, 2016 by tenn elmwood cemetery memphis creator see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ap an airtran airways flight carrying 65 people from new orleans to milwaukee had to make an emergency landing in tennessee when smoke and. Mar 23, 2015 this cemetery was established in 1852 and is on the u. From the monument put up by the citizens of memphis over the grave of a brothel madame who turned her establishment into a hospital for yellow fever victims during the great plague and her girls into nurses, to civll war dead on both sides, to the place were the bodies of union soldiers drowned in the. Your generous support makes a huge difference to the operation and maintenance of historic elmwood cemetery.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A 1925 graduate of annapolis, he served in the china sea during the sinojapanese war. It was dedicated a historic site by the west tennessee historical society in 1975 and in 1986 was deeded to the raleigh heritage foundation, headed by former state representative tim joyce. It serves as an everlasting tribute to the history of the memphis jewish community. Jun 25, 2017 elmwood cemetery is memphis oldest cemetery and of the first rural garden cemeteries in the south. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Elwood to honor victims of tennessee childrens home society in this sept. Memphis national cemeterycivil war era national cemeteries.
Kim mccollum, executive director at elmwood cemetery, holds open the large turley lot book that contains the location and names of the many children buried at the elmwood cemetery in memphis. From the time you drive through the entry bridge, you will encounter over 100 years of memphis history. Administered by the united states department of veterans affairs, it encompasses 44. Elmwood cemetery originally proposed to be incorporated as rest haven, elmwood was known as the new cemetery until 1909 when it officially became elmwood cemetery. Elwood to honor victims of tennessee childrens home. The materials cited in this brochure are arranged by the area within the library and archives where they can be accessed. Ive visited elmwood several times but with this book ive gained a newinsight to those who. Leonard schlup, isham green harris, tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture, 2009. Elmwood cemetery images of america pdf book library. Garden cemeteries are notable for their pastoral landscaping, scenic viewpoints, ancient trees, and beautiful memorials.
In tennessee, memphis is ranked 178th of 645 cities in cemeteries per capita, and 169th of 645 cities in cemeteries per square mile. Visitors to the old cemetery which was established in the 1850s report encountering unfriendly spirits such as longdead criminals, ferocious beasts, and even the ghosts of malicious. Memphis city court clerk public records and court documents 201 poplar ll80 memphis, tn 381031945 phone. Woody savage, elmwood cemetery, memphis public library, memphis university library, memphis law library, memphis commercial appeal, memphis press scimitar, shelby county register of deeds, memphis. I am talking about ella, the doe, who was born in a corner of the cemetery and was certainly in evidence the day i visited. Vance lauderdale ask vance is the blog of vance lauderdale, the awardwinning columnist of memphis magazine and inside memphis business. This web site, and the book graveyards of chicago, are the work of independent enthusiasts and researchers, not affiliated with or endorsed by elmwood cemetery or any other cemetery shown here. This list includes date of interment, state and regiment, rank, and company, if known, based on compiled service records and cemetery records. Ive been trying to convince myself to make the trip, but downtown memphis is a tough one for me. A funeral scene in paramounts 1993 legal thriller the firm was filmed here. Elmwood cemetery compiling massive online database for.
Visit elmwood cemetery on your trip to memphis or united. Elmwood cemetery 824 s dudley st, memphis, tennessee 38104 rated 4. Elmwood cemetery by kimberly mccollum and willy bearden. There are 22 cemeteries in memphis, tennessee, serving a population of 654,723 people in an area of 318 square miles. The tennessee state library and archives has cemetery and funeral home records available in a number of formats that are useful for genealogical and other research purposes. Famous graves at elmwood cemetery, memphis, tn campfire. Memphis cemetery, memphis, scotland, missouri, united states. Elmwood cemetery in memphis, tennessee find a grave.
More questions and answers from memphis magazines history. Confederate burials, elmwood cemetery, memphis, tennessee. Elmwoods rich history elmwood is the most historic ground in this part of the world. The official southern ladies guide to hosting the perfect funeral. Elmwood cemetery adams, new york in adams, new york elmwood cemetery birmingham, alabama elmwood cemetery charlotte, north carolina in charlotte, north carolina elmwood cemetery columbia, south carolina, listed on the national register of historic places in richland county, south carolina elmwood cemetery detroit. A view of one of the souths oldest jewish cemeteries as photographed by murray. Elmwood cemetery s grounds are open every day from 8 am till 4. The history of memphis is told through the stories of elmwood residents. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Raleigh cemetery a hotbed of activity by comparison, memphis elmwood cemetery was founded in 1852. In the shadows of the elms, this documentary takes a journey through the history of elmwood cemetery, highlighting not only its amazing history but also its unique physical beauty. Elmwood cemetery, established before the civil war in 1852, stands firmly on the national register of historic places. Day 2 of 31 days of halloween i will definitely be visiting this haunted location very soon.
Meet the city fathers, early mayors and every day citizens that helped shape the history of the bluff city. Elmwood cemetery goes high tech to preserve memphis history 5 star stories. Media in category elmwood cemetery memphis, tennessee the following 83 files are in this category, out of 83 total. Memphis national cemetery is a united states national cemetery located in the nutbush neighborhood of the city of memphis, in shelby county, tennessee. A copy is in the library of congress and they made a digital version of the now public domain book available on the internet. Phelan was a veteran of thirty years of naval service. In the beginning most lots in the cemetery were either cared for by family members or the perpetual care fund. Nineteen of the many children who died at the tennessee childrens home society home under the care of georgia tann in the early 20th century were buried in a 14x lot at the historic elmwood cemetery memphis, tennessee with no headstones. Memphis fire department fire rescue information 65 south front street memphis, tn 38103 phone. Planning memphis trip wont be overwheling when you uses insprock itinerary maker. Some of the microfilmed materials are indexed and some are not. Chanelle benz, the gone dead fiction john babb, voices of the dead historical fiction wayne dowdy, lost restaurants of memphis history susan adler thorp, beloved. Saints and sinners stories of elmwood cemetery by kontji anthony. The historic memphis website would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their contributions which helped make this website possible.
Library of congress control number 16027461 language english oclc number 7774615. Throughout the 80 acres you will find various beautiful trees and magnificent monuments. Henry luehrmann was a german who came to memphis in 1880 and opened a small restaurant on monroe. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the south a funeral scene in paramounts 1993 legal thriller the firm was filmed here.
Memphis, tennessee haunted places and ghost stories. Located in atoka the bethel cumberland presbyterian church cemetery is infamous for its paranormal activity and is known as one of tennessees haunted places. Elmwood has survived wars, military occupation, epidemic disease, and the bankruptcy and near collapse of memphis, only to emerge as one. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Historic elmwood cemetery memphis at rest since 1852. Elmwood is the final resting place of those who created memphis history and has emerged today as memphis finest and oldest active cemetery. Latest tennessee news, sports, business and entertainment. Soon, much of this will be available to the public. Mar 08, 2020 elmwood is the place where the grave markers read like the whos who of this areas past. Rules, regulations and bylaws history of the cemetery. The cemetery has the second largest number of unknown soldiers of. On april 23, 1865, after undergoing boiler repairs, the vessel had picked up a number of union prisoners of war released from andersonville prison in georgia and cahaba prison in alabama.
Apr 01, 20 the lot book says that this area is reserved for the tennessee childrens home society. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I worked for the monument section of peebles funeral home one year. Historic elmwood cemetery memphis, tennessee this is a list of the confederate soldiers and veterans buried in confederate soldiers rest, historic elmwood cemetery, memphis, tennessee. This is the book to have if you love history and beautiful monuments. A compilation of information concerning confederate soldiers and veterans buried at elmwood cemetery, memphis, tennessee. Some of the original bartlett family and pioneers of the area are buried there. A view of one of the souths oldest jewish cemeteries. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in elmwood cemetery in memphis, tennessee, a find a grave cemetery.
The dramatic entry bridge, the carpentergothic office cottage the entire 80acre cemetery are all on the national register of historic places, and elmwood is also an official bird sanctuary and arboretum. Elmwood cemetery was founded in august 1852 by 50 prominent memphians who resolved to. Memphis cemetery, created by billiongraves, memphis, scotland, missouri, united states take billiongraves with you wherever you go. All books set in elmwood cemetery on the global book map. Elmwood cemetery was founded in august 1852 by 50 prominent memphia. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the south. This 260 page illustrated book was originally published by elmwood cemetery in 1874. All proceeds will benefit the maintenance of elmwood cemetery. The martyrs of memphis graves elmwoods yellow fever victims. Memphis national cemetery, located seven miles northeast of downtown memphis, is the final resting place for more than 40,000 veterans. Find 2 listings related to magnolia cemetery in collierville on.
Elmwood cemetery in memphis, tennessee find a grave cemetery. The library and archives also has an online guide to funeral home records at the tennessee state library and archives. Elmwood cemetery in birmingham, alabama find a grave cemetery. There is 1 cemetery per 29,760 people, and 1 cemetery per 14 square miles.
Interments span 125 years, from the civil war to 1992, when the cemetery closed to new burials. We found 1 book set in elmwood cemetery and 21 others set nearby. Vincent astor, dressed as and representing james davis, a 19thcentury journalist who authored one of the first history of memphis books. Bruce mathews book is a treasure trove of the histories of the people buried in the cemetery and this book helps to give a good perspective about those who helped shaped kansas city. Mass graves and victorian monuments mark the history of memphis in this 19th century cemetery. Elmwood cemetery reflections of memphis honored the 150th anniversary in 2002 of the historic landmark.
The victorian mourning culture influenced the architecture and style of the grounds. Historic elmwood cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in memphis, tennessee. Meet local authors at elmwood cemetery on saturday, january 25th at 1. The land is not only a cemetery, but an arboretum and bird sanctuary, home to one of the major preserves of old forest growth left in the developed metropolis of modern memphis. The best questions and answers from memphis magazines history and trivia expert 2003, as well as ask vance. For those of you not familiar with the tennessee childrens home society, this was the agency run by memphiss infamous georgia tann, also known as the baby thief. Elmwood cemetery is located at 824 south dudley street, 0. A tour along this place takes you back to the past and the residents themselves seem to narrate their own stories. Memphis national cemetery is also the burial place of the victims of one of the nations most tragic maritime disastersthe explosion of the uss sultana. Elmwood cemetery, memphis ticket price timings address. If you request a photo for a grave in this cemetery, you should call elmwoods office 20525114 to find out the block and the lot numbers.