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DONATIONS SUSTAIN Woodlawn Celestial Gardens

DONATIONS SUSTAIN Woodlawn Celestial Gardens

Woodlawn, Compton's first cemetery, est. 1870, has served the region for 151 years, interring more than 26,800 people.  No longer able to perform  burials, it is unable to generate needed revenue. We have an amazing opportunity to preserve this historic cemetery.  Your donation will help save Woodlawn.  

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WMP 2020
2020

Neglected and Abandoned

After years of neglect , bankruptcy and  abandoned in , the gates of Woodlawn were chained shut leaving families without recourse.  In 2020 the nonprofit One Section At A Time was formed to "Save Woodlawn".




2021

grounds clean up - Completed

After 18 months, hundreds of volunteer and contributions from individuals and local businesses,  Woodlawn was cleared of debris, the gates were opened and visitors returned to pay respect to their loved ones.  Eleven years of property taxes were paid and the property owner gifted the cemetery to our non profit.

2022

Donations will fund Grounds restoration

In 2022 the work of restoring the once beautiful historic cemetery  begins in earnest with:

  • Cemetery maintenance  
  • Grounds work
  • Historical record digitization 
  • Site improvements




2022

Donations will fund PRESERVING AND RESTORING Memorials

Time and neglect have taken a toll on many of the  historic monuments. Restoration is key to recognizing  Woodlawn as an outdoor museum.





2022

Donations will fund documenting LEGACIES

Woodlawn residents have a story to tell. Early pioneers, statesmen, social activists, 920 veterans, successful businessmen,  entertainers, sportsmen and their families are buried here. These are the people who built the foundation of Compton and contributed to the development and growth of  the region.


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