Poet/Author Graves & Memorials

John Blair Linn

1777–1804 (age 27)

Laurel Hill Cemetery

John Blair Linn was an American poet and author from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Fitz-Greene Halleck

1790–1867 (age 77)

Alder Brook Cemetery

Fitz-Greene Halleck was an American poet and author known for his literary works during the 19th century.

Alice Cary

1820–1871 (age 51)

Green-Wood Cemetery

Alice Cary was an American poet and author from Cincinnati who lived from 1820 to 1871.

William Ross Wallace

1819–1881 (age 62)

Cypress Hills Cemetery

William Ross Wallace was a Lexington-based poet and author who lived from 1819 to 1881.

Penina Moïse

1797–1880 (age 83)

Coming Street Cemetery

Penina Moïse was a Charleston-based poet and author who lived from 1797 to 1880.

Lucy Larcom

1824–1893 (age 69)

Beverly Central Cemetery

Lucy Larcom was a Beverly-born poet, author, and mill worker who became a prominent literary figure.

James Whitcomb Riley

1849–1916 (age 67)

Crown Hill Cemetery

James Whitcomb Riley was an acclaimed American poet and author known for his dialect verse and children's poetry.

Elizabeth Akers Allen

1832–1911 (age 79)

Westfield Cemetery

Elizabeth Akers Allen (1832-1911) was an American poet and author known for her literary contributions during the 19th c...

John Van Alstyne Weaver

1893–1938 (age 45)

Charlotte

John Van Alstyne Weaver was an American poet and author known for his verse and literary works during the early 20th cen...

Stephen Vincent Benét

1898–1943 (age 45)

Stonington Cemetery

Stephen Vincent Benét was an American poet and author from Fountain Hill who lived from 1898 to 1943.

Grace Noll Crowell

1877–1969 (age 92)

Hillcrest Cemetery

American poet and author known for her inspirational verses and religious poetry.

Carl Sandburg

1878–1967 (age 89)

Carl Sandburg Birthplace Historic Site

Carl Sandburg was an acclaimed American poet, biographer, and folk singer who won three Pulitzer Prizes.

Mark Van Doren

1894–1972 (age 78)

Cornwall Hollow Cemetery

Mark Van Doren (1894-1972) was an American poet, author, and literary critic.