Entry No. 5 — the Detroit file — filed under: cemetery

Elmwood Cemetery

Established in 1846, Detroit's oldest non-denominational cemetery is a certified arboretum that contains the only exposed portion of Bloody Run Creek, the site of a gruesome 1763 battle.

The move: Take a self-guided walking tour using their Underground Railroad map to pay respects to legendary abolitionists, then stroll along the eerie, historic creek bed.

📍 East Side
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 1200 Elmwood Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · michigan.org

last checked: 2026-07-21