Linwood Cemetery

Some of Linwood's most fascinating stories aren't found in the names and dates, but in the details. Take a closer look and you'll discover symbols, craftsmanship, and clues to the lives remembered here.

What's your favorite detail you've noticed while visiting Linwood?

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The days are longer, and summer is the perfect time to explore the stories that shaped Columbus.

Whether you're interested in local history, architecture, genealogy, or simply a stroll with a friend, there's always something new to discover at Linwood.

Who would you bring on a visit to Linwood? Tag them in the comments!

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This Father's Day, we honor fathers past and present and the lasting impact they have on our lives. 🤍

As we welcome the first official day of summer, we celebrate the love, guidance, and legacy of the men who help shape our families and communities.

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Do you know where the name "Linwood" came from?

Find the answer below 👇

The name Linwood is believed to have been inspired by Ernest Linwood: Or, the Inner Life of the Author, a popular 19th-century novel written by Caroline Lee Hentz, an acclaimed author who lived near Columbus during the antebellum era.

But there's another fascinating connection to her story. Before moving to Georgia, Hentz befriended George Moses Horton, an enslaved poet who became the first African American to publish a book in the South. Recognizing his talent, she helped teach him to write, allowing his work to reach an even wider audience.

Today, Linwood Cemetery reflects the many interconnected stories that helped shape Columbus and the South.

Be honest... did you know where the name Linwood came from before reading this? 👀

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Every monument, pathway, and story at Linwood Cemetery is preserved through the support of people who care about protecting Columbus history. 🤍

Your donation helps fund preservation efforts, maintain the grounds, and ensure future generations can continue to explore and learn from this remarkable place.

Whether large or small, every gift makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us preserve the past and protect Linwood's future.

Donate today at linwoodcemetery.org/donate.

Explore Linwood. Free to the public, donations accepted. Open MON-FRI from 7am-7pm.

Resident Spotlight: Edward Lloyd Thomas (1785-1852)

Before Columbus was a city, Edward Lloyd Thomas was helping draw its future.

In 1827, Thomas was selected to survey the 1,200-acre town site that would become Columbus, laying out the city's original streets and boundaries. His work helped shape the Columbus we know today, including the land that would later become Linwood Cemetery.

Thomas was already a respected surveyor, having previously laid out the town of Oxford and Emory College. His influence can still be seen across Georgia through the communities he helped design.

While surveying Columbus, Thomas's young son, Truman, joined the survey crew. Tragically, Truman became ill and died during the project, becoming the first known burial at what would later become Linwood Cemetery.

Nearly 200 years later, Edward Lloyd Thomas's vision remains woven into the fabric of Columbus, making him one of the city's earliest and most influential figures.

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Hello, June. 🌿

Longer days, summer walks, and another month to explore the stories and beauty of Linwood Cemetery. Whether you’re visiting for history, reflection, or a quiet afternoon beneath the trees, we look forward to welcoming you this season.

Plan your visit here: www.linwoodcemetery.org/plan-your-visit

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Which Linwood resident helped choose the site of Columbus and design the city’s original layout nearly 200 years ago?

Find the answer below 👇

Dr. Edwin L. deGraffenried was appointed in 1828 as one of five commissioners tasked with selecting the location of Columbus and laying out the city’s original grid, much of which still shapes the city today.

He also helped establish the Episcopal Church in Columbus and served the region as a physician for decades.

A true founding figure in Columbus history, Dr. deGraffenried rests today at Linwood Cemetery.

Now be honest… did you know the answer before reading the caption? 👀

You can visit his gravesite by searching his name in our cemetery map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e3443cdb0fb44231941a9f55182a9975

Explore Linwood. Free to the public, donations accepted. Open MON-FRI from 7am-7pm.

Memorial Day holds special significance at Linwood Cemetery. 🇺🇸

As we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we also reflect on the legacy of Lizzie Rutherford Ellis (1833–1873), whose compassion helped shape a national tradition of remembrance.

While tending to the graves of fallen soldiers here in Columbus following the Civil War, Lizzie helped inspire the idea of setting aside a special day to decorate and honor the graves of those who served, a tradition that would eventually become Memorial Day.

Her headstone at Linwood bears a simple but powerful tribute: “The Soldiers’ Friend.”

Today, we remember the lives sacrificed in service to our nation and the enduring legacy of remembrance rooted here at Linwood.

You can visit her gravesite by searching her name in our cemetery map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e3443cdb0fb44231941a9f55182a9975

Explore Linwood. Free to the public, donations accepted. Open MON-FRI from 7am-7pm.