Historic Elmwood Cemetery | 2019 Volunteer Photographer-in-Residence

The following post was originally published 7/20/2021 on my previous site heylazlo.blogspot.com.

This post showcases some of my work as the 2019 McCrosky Volunteer Photographer-in-Residence at Historic Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. Special thanks to Executive Director Kim Bearden for the invitation and allowing me to be a part of Elmwood's story in this way.

Since 1852, the history of Memphis has been buried in Elmwood Cemetery. The famous and the infamous, mayors, governors, judges, politicians of all stripes, civic planners, military generals and commanders, veterans of every American war, madams, musicians, religious who coaxed our souls toward heaven, and entrepreneurs who clothed our soles on earth are laid to rest here.

Elmwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also an official Bird Sanctuary and a Level II Arboretum.

Elmwood offers guided tours of the grounds. You can also explore on your own - walking or driving - using the map and self-guided recording available at the main office.

Thanks for stopping by.

- Steve

all photos © 2019 Steve W. Likens