Who's buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit?

Who's buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit?

Several members of the Ford family. Gospel singers Ronald Winans and David Glenn “Pop” Winans, Sr. Several Motown artists, including Levi Stubbs, the lead singer of The Four Tops; Bobbie Smith, founding member of The Spinners; and singer David Ruffin of The Temptations.

How do I find out where someone is buried in Michigan?

To search for cemeteries at the town level, follow directions below.

1. Go to the FamilySearch Catalog.
2. Enter: Michigan in the Place box.
3. Click on: Search.
4. Click on: Cemeteries.
5. Click on: Places within Michigan.
6. Click on the county you want to search.
7. Click on Places within United States, Michigan, county name.

What is the largest cemetery in Detroit?

Today we are taking a walk through Detroit's largest cemetery, Mt. Olivet; opened in 1888 it's part of the Mt. Elliot family of cemeteries. Located on Van Dyke, straddling Outer Drive, 300 acres of lawns and gardens are the final resting place for both notable and ordinary citizens.

Where are the Dodge brothers buried at?

The Dodge Brothers, Horace and John, are buried in one of Woodlawn's most impressive mausoleums. They were first suppliers to the Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford and then branched out as independent manuifacturers. Both died in 1920. The mausoleum was built by the Lloyd Brothers Company of Toledo, Ohio, in 1915.

How old is Woodlawn Cemetery?

1895 Founded in 1895, Woodlawn features a beautiful landscape in a park-like setting on 140 acres. Woodlawn opened the next year and quickly became the preferred cemetery of Detroit's finest and most notable citizens. See below for a list of a few of the many notable burials at this cemetery.

How big is Woodlawn Cemetery?

400 acres The Cemetery covers more than 400 acres (160 ha) and is the resting place for more than 300,000 people.

How can I find where someone is buried for free?

You can find out where someone is buried for free by running names searches on various cemetery records databases. There are several that free with millions of records from across the world. These databases show where is someone is buried, their pertinent dates of birth and death, and often times their plot location.

How do I find someone in a graveyard?

Go online to a burial website dedicated to locating gravestones: BillionGraves.com and FindAGrave.com are the two leading sites for this purpose. Volunteers take photos of gravestones and regularly upload them to both of these sites.

What is the oldest grave in Michigan?

Elmwood Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit is one of Michigan's most important historic cemeteries. Located at 1200 Elmwood Street in Detroit's Eastside Historic Cemetery District, Elmwood is the oldest continuously operating, non-denominational cemetery in Michigan....Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit, Michigan)

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Where is Horace Dodge buried?

Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, United StatesHorace Elgin Dodge / Place of burial

Where is Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit?

• Founded in 1895, Woodlawn features a beautiful landscape in a park-like setting on 140 acres. A serene lake is located amidst the many memorials connected by miles of winding roads. The cemetery is in north Detroit, off Woodward, between 7 Mile and 8 Mile Roads, just opposite of the Michigan State Fairgrounds.

What are the 5 cemeteries in Detroit?

• Cemeteries in Detroit, Michigan. 1 Fort Street Presbyterian Church Columbarium. 2 Gethsemane Cemetery and Crematory. 3 Grand Lawn Cemetery. 4 Henry Ford Hospital Memorial Garden. 5 Historic Trinity Church Columbarium. More items

Why choose Woodlawn Cemetery?

• A rich history and strong reputation as one of Metro-Detroit's most visited cemeteries ensures Woodlawn will be here for centuries to come. We are proud to welcome you to Woodlawn Cemetery!

Why is there a cemetery in Detroit?

• Monuments and mausoleums throughout the cemetery memorialize the lives of Detroit greats from the auto and music industries, key philanthropists to education, art and other causes, major political and financial figures and many others who served as an important part of history.