Elmwood – St. Joseph strives to be a beautiful setting to celebrate life and history. This park-like cemetery is home to 70 acres of beautiful grounds that serve as the final resting place for thousands of loved ones, including city founders, veterans, and local icon Meredith Willson. Unique grave markers, mausoleums, and a sprawling limestone wall at the main entrance are just a few features that made Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy a stroll through Mason City’s history with several mausoleums reflecting the classic, Prairie School architectural style. To find a location of anyone buried at the cemetery, visit www.masoncity.net/cemeterymap
