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Annual Elgin Cemetery Walk Advance tickets available at the Museum and Ace Hardware Admission: An autumn tradition in the Fox Valley, the Society's historic Elgin Cemetery Walk is held on the fourth Sunday in September. Visitors to scenic Bluff City Cemetery are guided to gravesites of "former" residents, portrayed by actors in period costumes, who share something of their lives and times. Among them may be a founding pioneer or early doctor, a war hero or crafty politician, a teacher or banker. With a cast that changes each year, these vignettes provide a glimpse of Elgin's rich heritage through the lives of its citizens. The cemetery is located on Bluff City Boulevard, approximately 1/2 mile east of the intersection with Liberty Street (Rt. 25). Bluff City Boulevard is located one block south of U.S. 20 on Elgin's east side. This beautiful and historic cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Elginites and has many fine examples of elaborate headstones and mausoleums. The 2009 Walk The people featured on the 2009 Walk:
Scenes from Previous WalksHere are some scenes from previous years. If you are interested in history, cemeteries, Elgin, or just want to spend the afternoon in a peaceful and beautiful cemetery, come to the Cemetery Walk! View of Bluff City Cemetery Tour guides walk visitors through the cemetery, pointing out interesting The people portrayed are very interesting… …and you will see many fine mausoleums and
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