The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located at 1800 Edgerton Street, just south of Minnesota Hwy. 36 in Maplewood. It is relatively small, especially compared to the enormous Calvary and Oakland cemeteries, both in St. Paul. But in terms of beautiful tombstones, it's one of the nicest in the area. Established in 1893, there are about 15,000 burials, many of which have unique artistic Victorian-era stones.
On Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1 p.m., the Maplewood Area Historical Society is sponsoring a guided walking tour, titled "Cemetery Symbols and Superstitions." Ever wondered about the use of anchors on stones in Minnesota, far from the ocean? Or why some are tree trunks and others stumps? Here's your chance! The beliefs and superstitions behind those symbols will be explained, and costumed characters reminiscing about their lives will appear.
Advance reservations are $6, and should be mailed directly to Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1800 Edgerton St., Maplewood, MN 55117. Registration the day of the tour will be $8. This is a fund raiser for the Society.
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- Mary Bakeman
- Long-time Minnesota specialist in family research, I'm a graduate of the National Institute on Genealogical Research sponsored by the National Archives, and I've volunteered at the Minnesota Historical Society Genealogical Help Desk since I established the service more than a decade ago.
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