Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis

Name: Elmwood Cemetery
Address: 824 S Dudley St, Memphis, 38104-6005, United States
Telephone: +1 901-774-3212

#66 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the South. ()

Coordinates: 35°7'18"N, 90°1'45"W

Address

824 S Dudley StSouth MemphisMemphis 38104-6005 United States

Contact

+1 901-774-3212

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Day trips

Elmwood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Beale Street Baptist Church.

1.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
43 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
1.3 miN
Legendary studio that hosted rock icons
Sun Studio, Memphis
34 min walk • Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis
11 min walk • The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the former location of Stax Records.
1.6 miNW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
42 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
1.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Rock club
New Daisy Theatre, Memphis
44 min walk • The New Daisy Theatre is a music venue located on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. It plays host to both local and national acts, as well the site of rental events.
1.3 miNE
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
33 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
1.1 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Mason Temple, Memphis
30 min walk • Mason Temple, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a Christian international sanctuary and central headquarters of the Church of God in Christ, the largest African American Pentecostal group in the world.
1 miNW
Church
First Baptist Church, Memphis
26 min walk • The First Colored Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, also known as First Baptist Church—Lauderdale, was built in 1939 in a vernacular Colonial Revival style, with design attributed to Rev. Thomas O. Fuller.
0.4 miW
Church
Second Congregational Church, Memphis
12 min walk • The Second Congregational Church in Memphis, Tennessee is a historic church structure at 764 Walker Avenue. The building was started in 1928 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1.2 miN
Monuments and statues
Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis
32 min walk • The Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument is a bronze sculpture by Charles Henry Niehaus, depicting Confederate States of America Lt.
1.6 miNW
Church
Clayborn Temple, Memphis
40 min walk • Clayborn Temple, formerly Second Presbyterian Church, is a historic place in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for local architectural significance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elmwood Cemetery open?

Elmwood Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Elmwood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Carlisle S. Page Arboretum, Memphis (1 min walk), Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis (11 min walk), Second Congregational Church, Memphis (12 min walk), Ashlar Hall, Memphis (21 min walk).