Place:Highland Park Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States

History

Highland is typical of the "rural tradition" cemetery design which emphasizes its natural setting. This design originated in France and was first seen in Greenwood cemetery in New York. Highland cemeter, as well as Forest Hill in Ann Arbor, was designed by James Glenn, a landscape architect from Niles Michigan.

Dedicated on July 14, 1864, Highland Cemetery served as the final resting place for Ypsilanti's pioneer, commercial, social and educatyional community. Mary Anne Starkweather commissioned the Richardson Romanesque chapel, designed by George Mason, in honor of her husband John, which crowns the entry drive.

The oldest gravesite is that of Walter Blackman. His body and dozens of others were moved to Highland from Pioneer and Prospect cemeteries. (Source: Highland Cemetery historical marker)

Location

943 N. River Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Resources

• Find A Grave: Highland Cemetery