St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights

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St. Hedwig Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery and mausoleum located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1924, and is operated by the Conventual Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province. Spanning some 70 acres of land, it is landscaped and adorned with numerous monuments, as well as a large mausoleum. It is named for Saint Hedwig of Andechs. Though the metropolitan Detroit area has historically had a large number of persons of Polish heritage, the cemetery was not named for Jadwiga of Poland, the Queen of Poland who was canonized a saint in 1997. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'4"N, 83°16'9"W

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Nearby attractions include: The Henry Ford, Fairlane Town Center, Fair Lane, Automotive Hall of Fame.

2.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Henry Ford, Dearborn
71 min walk • The Henry Ford, located in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, is not just a museum but a sprawling complex that celebrates America's tradition of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. This cultural destination attracts history buffs, technology enthusiasts,...
2.7 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Shopping centre
Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn
68 min walk • Fairlane Town Center is a super-regional shopping mall in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan. The mall is adjacent to The Henry Hotel, The Fairlane Club, the University of Michigan–Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College, The Henry Ford, and the Ford Motor Company headquarters.
2.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fair Lane, Dearborn
60 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, Fair Lane is a testament to American ingenuity and history, serving as the former residence of one of the most iconic figures in the automotive industry, Henry Ford. Now transformed into a museum, it offers a window into the...
2.7 miSE
Museum honoring auto industry founders
Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn
70 min walk • The Automotive Hall of Fame is an American museum. It was founded in 1939 and has over 800 worldwide honorees. It is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area. the Automotive Hall of Fame includes persons who have contributed greatly to automotive history—defined broadly to...
2.2 miS
Outdoor activities, Golf
Dearborn Hills, Dearborn
57 min walk • Dearborn Hills is a golf course built in 1922-23 by the late Robert Herndon, a prominent local developer and benefactor. It is reputed to be Michigan's oldest public golf course and is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites. In the summer of 1991 it closed to undergo a nearly $5 million renovation and expansion.
2 miE
Ornate mosque offering weekly tours
Islamic Center of America, Dearborn
52 min walk • The Islamic Center of America is a mosque located in Dearborn, Michigan. The Islamic Center of America, a 120, 000 sq. ft. facility is the largest mosque in North America and the oldest Shia mosque in the United States.
2.3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Dearborn Historical Museum, Dearborn
59 min walk • The Commandant's Quarters at the Dearborn Arsenal is a United States military structure located at 21950 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Built in 1834, it is the oldest building in Dearborn still located on its original site. It is considered to be one of the seven most significant buildings in Michigan.
3.9 miSE
Golf
TPC Michigan, Dearborn
100 min walk • TPC Michigan is a private golf club located in Dearborn, Michigan and owned by ClubCorp. The Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course is a member of the Tournament Players Club network, which is operated by the PGA Tour.
2.1 miE
Church
St. Sarkis Church, Detroit
55 min walk • St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church was established on May 24, 1942 on Waterman Street in Detroit, MI, US.
4 miN
Park
Eliza Howell Park, Detroit
103 min walk • Eliza Howell Park is a public park in Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan. Howell Park, near Fenkell and Telegraph, has 250 acres of land, making it the fourth largest park in Detroit; this is about one fourth of the area of Belle Isle or.25 square miles.
3.2 miE
Tower
Parklane Towers, Dearborn
81 min walk • The Parklane Towers complex is a pair of twin office buildings in Dearborn, Michigan. Parklane Towers East is located at 1 Parklane Boulevard in Dearborn, Michigan. It was constructed in 1971 and stands at 15 stories. The older of the twin buildings is used for offices, retail, and other commercial space.