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Easily the tallest monument in the cemetery, the lady on the apex is oft-mistaken as being Lizzie Borden by visitors from out of town.  This is actually the monument of Richard Borden and is surrounded by many other kin of the Borden family.  The obelisk which rivals the Washington Monument in the backgorund marks the grave of Jefferson Borden.  Both of these men were captains of industry, mill barons, and wielded much influence in banking and business in the city.