Famous Graves in the Midwest - Hollywood Graveyard

TLDRJoin Hollywood Graveyard as we travel to the Midwest to visit famous and historical graves of legends like Abraham Lincoln, Prince, and more. Explore the final resting places of actors, musicians, authors, and even candy industry pioneers. Discover the stories behind their lives and their contributions to American culture.

Key insights

🌟Explore the graves of iconic figures like Abraham Lincoln, Prince, and Charles Walgreen.

🎭Learn about the final resting places of renowned actors and actresses, including Robert Reed and Elaine Stritch.

🎵Discover the gravesites of famous musicians like Tiny Tim and Gene Krupa.

📚Pay tribute to notable authors, such as Thomas Heggen and Cliff Simak.

🍫Learn about the Mars family, pioneers in the candy industry, and the Pillsbury family's contributions.

Q&A

Who is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield?

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.

Which actor is known for playing Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series True Blood?

Nelsan Ellis is known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series True Blood.

Who co-created the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons?

Gary Gygax is known for co-creating the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.

Which candy company did Charles Pillsbury co-found?

Charles Pillsbury co-founded the C. A. Pillsbury Company, which later became Mars, Inc.

What is Thomas Heggen known for?

Thomas Heggen is known for his novel Mister Roberts, which was later adapted into a play and a film.

Timestamped Summary

01:42Hollywood Graveyard pays tribute to legends like Abraham Lincoln, Prince, and Charles Walgreen in the Midwest.

02:15Explore the graves of actors like Robert Reed and Elaine Stritch, known for their work in TV and theater.

05:28Discover the final resting places of musicians Tiny Tim and Gene Krupa, who made significant contributions to their respective genres.

14:26Learn about notable authors like Thomas Heggen and Cliff Simak, known for their impactful works in the science fiction and literary genres.

21:44Pay tribute to the pioneers of the candy industry, the Mars and Pillsbury families, and their contributions to the confectionary world.