In two sections, the city cemetery contains 80,000 graves including Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), John Jones (caretaker), Ernie Davis (Heisman winner), Rev. Thomas Beecher (abolishionist), and Hal Roach (film pioneer). In the National Cemetery are 8,000 graves including those of 3,000 confederate soldiers who died in the local prison camp. Located in a scenic setting with commanding views of the area, Woodlawn Cemetery contains 24 well-designed gardens.
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