Greenwood Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery Providing people who live in and love Petoskey with a tranquil resting place high upon a bluff overlooking Little Traverse Bay.

Greenwood Cemetery is located in Petoskey, Michigan, overlooking beautiful Little Traverse Bay. Greenwood is a perpetual care, municipal cemetery serving the Northern Michigan area. It was created by an act of the Michigan Legislature in 1897 by the City of Petoskey, Bear Creek Township, and Resort Township. It is comprised of 105 acres of rolling terrain with mature trees, shrubs, flowers, and be

autiful views of Lake Michigan. In 2017, Greenwood was honored to be recognized as a Level 1 arboretum. Greenwood has progressed to a full-fledged resource for genealogical and historical research. At Greenwood’s website www.gwood.us, you will find obituaries and death certificates, photos of each marker in Greenwood, stories about individuals, veteran’s information, tens of thousands of historical photos from the Petoskey News-Review archives, tens of thousands of local area newspapers beginning in 1875, and more. There are more than three miles of paved roads at Greenwood. It is a peaceful place to walk, to enjoy nature, to learn about new tree species, to watch for birds, to enjoy the views of sailboats (or fish shanties) on Little Traverse Bay, and to reflect on life.

From the newspaper archives. Here are the 1946 champions of the Northern Michigan Class C Championship. The Boyne City H...
06/06/2026

From the newspaper archives. Here are the 1946 champions of the Northern Michigan Class C Championship. The Boyne City High School's baseball team was undefeated this year!

In 1981, the Graphic explained the origin of the Lilac Festival. Originally held in 1949, this festival is now 77 years ...
06/05/2026

In 1981, the Graphic explained the origin of the Lilac Festival. Originally held in 1949, this festival is now 77 years old. It began as a simple parade and has continued to add pageants, races and contents as it has attracted more attendance.

In June of 1956, 13yr olds Barbara Burns and Pinky McCutcheon embarked on a 60 or so mile hiking adventure around Walloo...
06/04/2026

In June of 1956, 13yr olds Barbara Burns and Pinky McCutcheon embarked on a 60 or so mile hiking adventure around Walloon Lake. The girls slept in pup tents and sleeping bags each night. If they accomplished this hike, they would be the first to do so.

Meet William Howard White. He is the founder of the Boyne City and Southeastern Railroad. This railroad was originally 7...
06/03/2026

Meet William Howard White. He is the founder of the Boyne City and Southeastern Railroad. This railroad was originally 7.2 miles long and the shortest in Michigan's History. By 1893, the decision was made to expand the railroad towards Boyne Falls.
Read the whole article by local historian Rick Wiles here:https://gwoodazure.blob.core.windows.net/areahistoryfiles/boyne%20city%20railroad_wiles.pdf

Check out these photographs from the 1890s! This is the New Arlington Hotel, built in 1882. Mr. James R Hayes was the p...
06/02/2026

Check out these photographs from the 1890s! This is the New Arlington Hotel, built in 1882. Mr. James R Hayes was the proprietor of this establishment. At that time, it was one of the finest hotels in the region. Unfortunately, on June 19, 1915 this hotel was destroyed by a fire.

New growth is showing up in our butterfly garden as we continue to meander our way into spring. If you are curious to kn...
06/01/2026

New growth is showing up in our butterfly garden as we continue to meander our way into spring. If you are curious to know what flowers we have planted, we have an information packet for you. Please take a booklet and enjoy a walk through our garden!

As we welcome back our summer residents, here are some photos of Bay View from our Photo Archives. Photo 1: Bay View Enc...
05/30/2026

As we welcome back our summer residents, here are some photos of Bay View from our Photo Archives.

Photo 1: Bay View Encampment 1874
Photo 2: Charles Ditto at the Bay View Docks 1943
Photo 3: Evelyn Hall, undated
Photo 4: Hitchcock Hall, 1895

The First Annual Emmet County Grange Safe Driving Contest was held in late May of 1956. This contest typically involves ...
05/29/2026

The First Annual Emmet County Grange Safe Driving Contest was held in late May of 1956. This contest typically involves evaluation of both skill and knowledge. Are these participants and judges familiar to you?

Please remember to keep your furry friends on a leash as you enjoy our beautiful grounds. Garbage cans for your pet's wa...
05/28/2026

Please remember to keep your furry friends on a leash as you enjoy our beautiful grounds. Garbage cans for your pet's waste are located at the cemetery entrance off of Greenwood Rd, on the west side of the cemetery past the Veteran's Honor Garden towards the Eppler Gate and at the entrance to our forest walking path.

Back in the 1950s, Petoskey News Review hosted a Fishing Contest. Many local businesses sponsored each division. This co...
05/27/2026

Back in the 1950s, Petoskey News Review hosted a Fishing Contest. Many local businesses sponsored each division. This contest was enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

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105 Greenwood Street
Petoskey, MI
49770

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