Historic Elmwood Cemetery
Address
824 S Dudley Street
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 774-3212
AKA:
Arboretum
Description:
Elmwood is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, TN, and houses several gardens and an arboretum with over 1500 trees, some dating back to the cemetery's founding in 1852. The cemetery is the final resting place of many famous Memphians. Volunteers provide special tours which require reservations. Elmwood is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours:
Cemetery is open daily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Sat 8:00 am - Noon
Intake Process:
Call or visit website to book a tour and for other inquiries
Program Fees:
No Fee for entrance; in-person tours are $15.00/person and require registration in advance and at least 15 persons for the tour; audio tours are $10.00/car; call for details on public tours
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 22, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tour guides are needed
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
824 S Dudley Street
Memphis, TN 38104
Contacts
Kimberly Bearden
Bob Barnett
Assistant Director
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 774-3212
Fax
(901) 774-0085
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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