Resting Places

Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)

Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee) is a historic cemetery in Memphis, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 63 notable interments here, including Jimmie Lunceford, Jimmie Lunceford, Isham G. Harris.

Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee), Memphis, United States
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At a glance

Location🇺🇸 Memphis, United States
Coordinates35.12194, -90.02931 (source: Wikidata)
TypeHistoric and heritage
Heritage statusNRHP 78002632
Websitewww.elmwoodcemetery.org

Tram tours can be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

From the cemetery's own website: www.elmwoodcemetery.org

Map showing the location of Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)

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Opening hours

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

63 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 63, or take the JSON record.

Of Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)'s 63 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (49%), lawyer (44%), military personnel (6%), judge (6%), businessperson (6%).

Common questions

Where is Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)?

Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee) is in Memphis, United States, at coordinates 35.1219, -90.0293.

Who is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)?

Wikidata documents 63 notable interments at Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee), including Jimmie Lunceford, Jimmie Lunceford, Isham G. Harris, James C. Jones, Kenneth McKellar.

Video

4/21/2026: Setup By ANKHceSTARS??? Bro. Ron Gives An Impromptu Black History Tour @ Elmwood Cemetery · WeAllBeTV2

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Resting Places. "Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee), Memphis, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q5366962. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/elmwood-cemetery-memphis-tennessee/

BibTeX

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