In 1776 our democracy was founded and its principles were set out clearly. It was established and shaped by the courageous and thoughtful actions of those who have come before us. Elmwood is the final resting place of 7 governors, 11 U.S. senators, and 30 mayors of Detroit. They, along with many others, took advantage of the ability to establish and grow businesses here. They also recognized and met the real need for civic responsibility at times when the city and country were undergoing dramatic change. Download the Leadership Legacies self-guided tour map here.
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Welcome and Introduction
1. William Woodbridge
2. Lewis Cass
3. Col. Elijah Brush
4. Oliver M. Hyde
5. Ralph Phelps, Jr.
6. Jonathan Kearsley
7. Thomas W. Palmer
8. George Codd
9. Levi Cook
10. William W. Wheaton
11. John R. Williams
12. Christian H. Buhl
13. John C. Lodge
14. Robert McClelland
15. Truman Newberry
16. John H. Harmon
17. Dr. Douglas Houghton
18. Hugh Moffat
19. John Patton
20. Coleman A. Young
21. Kirkland Barker
22. John Ladue
23. James McMillan
24. Jacob M. Howard
25. Dr. Marshall Chapin
26. Frederick Buhl
27. Charles D. Howard
28. Stephen B. Grummond
29. John Norvell
30. William A. Howard
31. Alexander Lewis
32. William C. Duncan
33. Dr. Zina Pitcher
34. Zachariah Chandler
35. William C. Maybury
36. Lucius Lyon
37. George B. Porter
38. Major John Biddle
39. DeGarmo Jones
40. Henry P. Baldwin
41. Charles C. Trowbridge
42. Solomon S. Sibley
43. Russell A. Alger