Henry D. Cogswell

Biography

Henry D. Cogswell was a fervent advocate for temperance, using both his practice as a dentist and his resources to promote sobriety and moral reform. He believed in improving society through education, public fountains, and urban beautification, leaving behind tangible monuments to his commitment to civic well-being.

Whether through his advocacy or his philanthropic projects, Mr. Cogswell’s dedication to a healthier society is memorialized in Mountain View Cemetery and in the institutions sustained by his vision.