ELMWOOD CEMETERY

MEMPHIS, TN

Elmwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1852, the cemetery is a designated National Historic Landmark and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966. Elmwood Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the city's prominent citizens, including mayors, Civil War veterans, prominent businesspeople, and other important figures in the city's history.

The cemetery spans nearly sixty acres of land and is known for its beautiful, stately trees, which line the walkways and provide a tranquil atmosphere. The grounds are also home to a variety of monuments, mausoleums, and other memorials, as well as a number of sculptures and other works of art. One of the most notable sculptures is the bronze statue of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, which stands at the entrance to the cemetery.

Elmwood Cemetery also includes a variety of other attractions, including the Confederate Museum, which is located in the center of the cemetery and houses a collection of artifacts related to the Civil War. There is also a cemetery chapel, built in 1882, which is used for services and special events, and a columbarium, which houses mausoleums, urns, and other memorials. In addition, the cemetery is home to a number of small gardens, which feature a variety of plants and flowers.

Elmwood Cemetery is a popular destination for local residents and visitors alike, offering a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. The cemetery is open to the public and offers guided tours, which provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the cemetery's history and the notable people who are buried here.

ELMWOOD CEMETERY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MEMPHIS TN. US MID #8404700341

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 983,055 from tax period 201303 (YYYYMM).

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ELMWOOD CEMETERY
824 S DUDLEY
MEMPHIS
TN
38104

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