A note from our chair.
In 2018, the Friends of Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association formed and funded the Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery Committee (EPCC) with the express purpose of creating a vehicle that would restore and preserve these historic entities. The Revolutionary War era Settlers’ Cemetery was later included due to community interest and at the request of the City. All three are located inside the I-277 loop that constitutes Charlotte’s Center City.
Background
As Charlotte Center City continues to grow in density, green space will be at a premium. Originally designed to have a park-like atmosphere, Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery encompass more than 70 acres of public space that is home to some of the greatest traces of Charlotte’s history. Nearby Settlers’ Cemetery encompasses half a city block surrounded by residential buildings.
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Our vision
We envision Elmwood/Pinewood and Settlers’ Cemeteries as the center of history and serenity for people who live, work and visit in Uptown Charlotte.
Our mission
Historic Elmwood Pinewood, Inc. partners with the City of Charlotte to preserve, restore, enhance and share the original historic and park-like atmosphere of Elmwood/Pinewood and Settlers’ Cemeteries.