Visit Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis - Crown Hill Foundation
Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time. When you set foot on this beautiful stretch of land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural and historical space, that tells the story of our city, state and country.
Notable People Buried at Crown Hill Cemetery | Indianapolis
Crown Hill Cemetery is home to over 225,000 fascinating people from all walks of life — soldiers, political leaders, racing legends, musicians, artists, authors, educators, athletes, and even a bank robber!
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PIONEER CEMETERY: 1,239 burials from three early Indianapolis cemeteries. Of the 1,160 moved from Greenlawn who were not reinterred in family lots at Crown Hill, only 35 have been identified.
Maps Crown Hill Cemetery - Crown Hill Foundation
Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones and a cultural landmark. There are plenty of natural and historical treasures to find within these sacred grounds: 130 different species of trees. The Gothic Chapel, built in 1875, Waiting Station and Gothic Gate, built in 1885.
Public Tours in Indianapolis | Crown Hill Foundation
We have a lot of great things in store for 2025, so be sure to stay up to date with the Crown Hill Foundation tours and events, and learn more about Crown Hill by subscribing to our newsletter HERE For larger groups, we also offer Private Group Tours .
Discover | Explore | Experience | Crown Hill Foundation | Cemetery ...
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the architectural, cultural and natural heritage of the city's oldest urban green space, Crown Hill Cemetery.
Tours & Events in Indianapolis | Crown Hill Foundation
The Crown Hill Foundation offers many ways to discover, explore, and experience Crown Hill Cemetery. We are proud to offer many public guided tours as well as the Crown Hill speaker series that will cover various topics related to Crown Hill.
The History Behind the Hoosier Landmark | Crown Hill Foundation
Crown Hill Cemetery has a long, storied history. It essentially rose from the ashes of the Civil War. Before Crown Hill, Indianapolis had only the small Greenlawn Cemetery, which grew even more cramped as it filled with Union and captured Confederate soldiers.
Places of Interest at Crown Hill Cemetery | Visit Indianapolis
National Cemeteries at Crown Hill. Crown Hill National Cemetery is a result of the American Civil War. The Indianapolis City Cemetery, Greenlawn, was filling up, thus prompting the need for a new cemetery.
Crown Hill Cemetery | Famous Burials | Crown Hill Foundation
Crown Hill is the nation’s third largest non-government cemetery. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. More than 50,000 people pass through the site annually.