City of Fort Madison, IA
09/20/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2025 07:43
Cemetery Tour of Elmwood Cemetery
The Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a Cemetery Tour of Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be two tours for the event: 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm (candlelight tour)
Elmwood Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Fort Madison, Iowa and is the resting place of some of our leading business owners, photographer, and a song writer of a famous hymn. Our tour will walk through Elmwood Cemetery and share a the story of each person who is resting at Elmwood. Please wear comfortable shoes and be ready to know more about our past residents.
A goodwill donation is accepted at each tour. The candlelight tour at 6:30 pm is a lighted tour with no other special affects or "spooky themes". The tours are for all ages.
Elmwood Cemetery is located at 2119 Avenue L. Parking is recommend at the City of Fort Madison's Street Department, 21st. Street, Avenue M, and there is some parking along the roadway in the Cemetery.
For more information about the Cemetery Tour, please contact Laura Liegois, City Manager at 319-372-7700, ext.203 or [email protected].
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