Highland Cemetery - Ypsilanti, Michigan
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N 42° 15.322 W 083° 36.555
17T E 284767 N 4681426
The marker is inside the cemetery gate. It is showing some wear, but readable.
Waymark Code: WM3XDY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2008
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Highland is typical of the "rural tradition" cemetery design which emphasizes its natural setting. This design originated in France and was first seen in Greenwood cemetery in New York. Highland cemeter, as well as Forest Hill in Ann AArbor, was designed by James Glenn, a landscape architect from Niles Michigan.
Dedicated on July 14, 1864, Highland Cemetery served as the final resting place for Ypsilanti's pioneer, commercial, social and educatyional community. Mary Anne Starkweather commissioned the Richardson Romanesque chapel, designed by George Mason, in honor of her husband John, which crowns the entry drive.
The oldest gravesite is that of Walter Blackman. His body and dozens of others were moved to Highland from Pioneer and Prospect cemeteries.
Washtenaw County YC27 Historical Marker
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: NOT OFFICial
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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