Grace Brown Elmore

Biography

Grace Brown Elmore, born in 1839, was part of Columbia's fabric, tending to family and community life with a generous spirit and unshakable faith in better days ahead. She constantly encouraged those around her to keep reaching for higher ideals while maintaining compassion.

Her death in 1912 left Columbia with enduring memories of a woman whose heart for people kept the community together, even when times were hard.