Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery
Photographed By Joel S., August 15, 2015
1. Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery was organized in 1925 to serve the rapidly expanding post-war Detroit black population. Concerned with the indignities and poor quality of service received by the black community, several distinguished Detroiters established the cemetery to provide reasonably priced and dignified burials. This was the first black-owned and operated business of its kind in the state. Its incorporators included Charles Diggs, a mortician and acknowledged founder, and Dr. Aaron Toodle, a druggist and first president. By careful management the cemetery corporation survived the Great Depression and expanded into financial services. Famous inventor, Elijah McCoy, is buried here among doctors, lawyers, ministers, teachers, and business, civic and political leaders.
Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery was organized in 1925 to serve the rapidly expanding post-war Detroit black population. Concerned with the indignities and poor quality of service received by the black community, several distinguished Detroiters established the cemetery to provide reasonably priced and dignified burials. This was the first black-owned and operated business of its kind in the state. Its incorporators included Charles Diggs, a mortician and acknowledged founder, and Dr. Aaron Toodle, a druggist and first president. By careful management the cemetery corporation survived the Great Depression and expanded into financial services. Famous inventor, Elijah McCoy, is buried here among doctors, lawyers, ministers, teachers, and business, civic and political leaders.
Erected 1976 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L392.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 42° 31.186′ N, 83° 3.932′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Thirteen Mile Road and
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Ryan Road, on the right when traveling east. To get to the marker, drive in the cemetery entrance and go straight about 100 yards (just past the cemetery office). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4280 East Thirteen Mile Road, Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is to the left of the white car in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.