Elmwood Cemetery

Had gorgeous weather over the weekend and decided to take a stroll through Elmwood Cemetery. This famous cemetery, dating back to the 1850s is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, Yellow Fever victims, state dignitaries and VIPs and just regular folk. I personally am not squeamish about cemeteries. I find them peaceful and historically rich. I like to calculate ages of people and match birthdays of the deceased with people I know. I especially like the old cemeteries of Victorian era (like this one) where the tombs are adorned with angels and flowers and other ornate statues. Enjoy these photos. This is a fabulous (and free) way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

I believe this cemetery is on the on the National Historic Register. Pop this "big" to read the sign if you wish.


One of my favorites. This couple owned a stained glass company and this monument was made in stained glass to resemble a chapel. It was stunning.

This may be common, but I had never seen it before. Numerous gravesites had these round cement "rings" set on the ground. And of course, the little tiny ones were for babies that died. Saw way too many tiny ones.

Many an angel adorned the place...

Another one of my favorites. Wish this one, well minus the contents perhaps, was in my backyard.

Look at those blue skies! Seems like forever since we've had a day like this weather wise.

I found humor in this tombstone with the last name of "Coffin" engraved on it, I'm sure I'm not the only one.

And in closing, yet another beauty.