Woodlawn Cemetery, cemetery in Clinton, Massachusetts
Woodlawn Cemetery is a burial ground in Clinton, Massachusetts, situated on hilly terrain with rows of headstones and monuments spread across the landscape. Established in 1853 in the rural cemetery style and expanded twice during the 1890s and 1920s, it now covers more than 33 acres with paths lined by mature trees.
The cemetery was established in 1853 as one of Clinton's first public projects after the town became official, designed in the rural cemetery style of that era. Two expansions in the 1890s and 1920s accommodated the growing community.
The cemetery serves as a place of remembrance for Clinton's early residents and their families. Walking through the grounds, visitors encounter inscriptions and monuments that reflect how the community expressed respect for the deceased during the 1800s and beyond.
The cemetery is located about a mile from downtown Clinton and is accessible by a simple approach road. Paths throughout the grounds are easy to walk, and the open layout allows visitors to move freely between sections.
Erastus and Horatio Bigelow, two significant early business leaders who helped develop Clinton, are buried here among the graves. Their monuments and others provide insight into the notable figures who shaped the town.
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