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The
history of Elmwood Cemetery closely follows the history of Detroit and the
people of Michigan. The names of those who made Detroit and Michigan
what it is today can be found among the graves and mausoleums. Buried on the grounds are six Michigan governors,
11 U.S. senators, 30 Detroit mayors, cabinet ministers, judges and
ambassadors. Also buried here are prominent business leaders, inventors,
explorers, artists, ministers, lawyers, philanthropists, soldiers, doctors, abolitionists and
former slaves.
The military representation in the cemetery covers every war from
the Revolution to present day. Every military rank is represented
from private to over 30 generals, including a special lot dedicated
to the U.S. soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
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