Article: Cemetery walk offers a glimpse into the past.(Neighbor)

The Elgin Area Historical SocietyAEs 22nd annual Historic Elgin Cemetery Walk will take place from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.

As visitors arrive at picturesque Bluff City Cemetery to await their tour, they will be greeted by Nettie Dunlap, portrayed by Bonnie Conte. Nettie was the adopted daughter of a shoemaker and his wife. She grew up on North Street in Elgin. According to the newspapers, she had the voice of a nightingale. She also had a propensity to stray.

Also featured will be:

* Marge Edwards of the Dundee Township Historical Society will give a presentation on interesting epitaphs, both humorous and romantic. If you know of ...

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