Woodlawn Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery has not been an active cemetery since 1970. Over the years, the site has eroded, filled with overgrowth, and headstones have been damaged or sunk. The all-volunteer associations of Woodlawn Cemetery are dedicated to restoring the cemetery, preserving historic records, and sharing all that we learn along the way. 2006 brought us many successes! Within the past several months, Woodlawn Cemetery was cleared of debris and overgrowth, historic burial records are being transcribed into an electronic database, and the area surrounding the Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce plot has been restored. Much has been accomplished, but we still have a long way to go. Restoration efforts in 2007 include grading the grounds to minimize erosion, restoration of broken/toppled headstones, continuing entry of burial records into an electronic database, installation of flagpoles, and beautification of historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Also, we are designing an outreach program to share Woodlawn's history with students and the community. All funding for the restoration and preservation of Woodlawn Cemetery is received from donors and organizational grants. Whether you have family at Woodlawn or have interests in local history or genealogy, you will find a wealth of information here. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information.