Walking Tour - Linwood Cemetery
Walking Tour
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Experience the history of the oldest cemetery on the west side of Cedar Rapids. Highlights include visiting the final resting site of some of the infamous Cherry Sisters and a look at the memorial to many of the victims of the May1919 Douglas Starch Works Explosion in Cedar Rapids. Participants are invited inside the funeral home for refreshments and a short presentation on the history of Murdoch Funeral Homes.
Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman
Meeting location: Parking Lot
520 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, Ia 52404
Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman
Meeting location: The History Center
Tickets: $10.00 general public, $8.00 for History Center members
Sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
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