Greenwood Tour in Uptown

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   The Greenwood Cemetery began in 1874 along Mc Kinney Ave in Uptown. Back then it was called the Trinity Cemetery and would keep that name till 1896 when the property was sold to Greenwood Cemetery. When the Trinity began the property sat next to John H Cole`s property that covered much of the Uptown neighborhood. The Cole`s owned much of the Uptown Neighborhood and had property north all the way to what is now Highland Park. During the early 1900`s a 4 1/2 acre had been planned  for the area along Oak Grove Mc Kinney and Hall St. Many plans were made ,but,ultimately nothing came of the park.
   There are self guided tours of the Greenwood Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery and Temple Emanuel- El Cemetery and the Freedman`s Memorial. The tours are available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. any day of the week. Along the way there are historical markers and way-finding markers throughout the Cemetery. For more information about the tours you can call the Uptown Tourist Center at 469-341-1199. They are located a few blocks south of the Cemetery on Mc Kinney Ave.     
   The Greenwood Cemetery has and Iron and stone fence that surrounds the property and much of that fence was constructed in 1907 . Recently due to construction of a few condominiums at the edge of the Cemetery some of the fence has been replaced and made to look like the original. A new fence at the eastern edge of the Cemetery is complete . This is were you cross Hall St to access Calvary,Temple Emanuel-El cemeteries and The Freedman`s Memorial. 
   You will find 8 former Mayors and many of the Founders of Dallas are in the Greenwood Cemetery. Along with many Confederate and Union Soldiers that are buried there. You will see all kinds of birds and squirrels and sometimes even a fox or two. During the spring the trees and flowers are blooming and everything turns green and it becomes true green-space in the middle of the big city . A great place to take a respectful walk and reflect on the world.   
   
   Enjoy the Greenwood Cemetery Tour