Elmwood Cemetery

This cemetery is owned by the City of Charlotte and is the largest cemetery in the county. It was organized in 1851. Section K was divided by 3 early churches-First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian and Brevard St. Methodist. Originally, the cemetery was for whites only. It is next to Pinewood, which was originally designated for African-Americans. Only a few burial records have been listed in this database. For all burial information, please call the city of Charlotte, Cemeteries Department.

It is visible from W. 6th St. and I-77. The entrance is on W. 6th St.

Documentation

(1) The Carolina Room has microfilm of some old burial cards.

(2) "It's Elmwood Cemetery's Turn for Restoration", by John Vaughan, The Charlotte Observer, 3-24-1999, page 23 M.

(3) William J. Charles survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society Survey, 5-18-1983.

(4) Two images show Charlotte city cemetery staff about 1945 -Image 1: #6 Mr. Haas, #7 Pauline Jones, #8 Mr. McFarland, #9 James Everett Hartis; Image 2: James Everett Hartis, Mr. McFarland, Pauline Jones, Mr. Haas