Woodlawn Cemetery (Detroit)

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Woodlawn Cemetery is a cemetery located at 19975 Woodward Avenue, opposite the former Michigan State Fairgrounds, between 7 Mile Road and 8 Mile Road, in Detroit, Michigan.

History

The cemetery was established in 1895 and immediately attracted some of the most notable names in the city. The grounds encompass 140 acres and were planned by civil engineer Mason L. Brown and horticulturalist Frank Eurich. At the time of the first burial in 1896, Woodlawn was outside the city limits. Eurich also developed Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo.

Notable burials

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