Unearthing Lost Gravestones in Superior | Duluth News

In Superior, Wisconsin, a historic cemetery dating to 1856 is being resurrected—one headstone at a time. Kristen Haux, president of the Douglas County Historical Society, is on a mission to recover and restore gravestones that have sunk deep into the ground, uncovering forgotten stories like that of infant Gracie Kimball, whose marble tablet was found buried under a footstone after her family relocated. The cemetery holds the final resting place of city founders like newspaper magnate Washington Ashton, and volunteers are rallying to preserve these legacies through community efforts, grants, and an upcoming September cemetery walk where historical figures will bring the past to life. It’s a hands-on, heart-driven quest to ensure history isn’t just written—it’s felt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3dd45ac2d140048