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Crown Hill Cemetery isn’t merely a mournful place or a haven for history. It’s also a locale for leisure activities. Come here to take a walk, hike or bike ride! (Reach the top of “The Crown,” Marion County’s highest natural hill, for a stunning 360-degree view of the city.) Break out the strollers and leashes so your children and fur babies can enjoy the sights and sounds of this ...
Incorporated in 1863 and dedicated in 1864, Crown Hill soon became the area's largest cemetery. While it aimed to provide burial space for the large number of war dead from Indiana, it also was made to serve the growing community of Indianapolis.
Crown Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 700 West 38th Street in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The privately owned cemetery was established in 1863 at Strawberry Hill, whose summit was renamed "The Crown", a high point overlooking Indianapolis.
- 555 acres (225 ha)
- 3402 Boulevard Place Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1885
The land selected for the cemetery was considered some of the most beautiful in Marion County. From 842-foot Crown Hill, so named because it was the “crowning hill among all hills in Marion County,” visitors encountered an extraordinary view of Indianapolis and the surrounding countryside.
The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of the many interesting people buried here, both the famous and not so famous, recent and long gone. A variety of monuments will be seen, including some of our most recognized statues. $10 per person, ages 5 and up.
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Crown Hill Cemetery was officially incorporated as a nonprofit, nondenominational cemetery on September 25, 1863. Prior to Crown Hill, Greenlawn Cemetery on the southside of Indianapolis was the principal burial ground for the city. Concern over Greenlawn’s limited acreage and lack of care spurred the creation of a 30-member board to organize ...
Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time. When you set foot on this beautiful stretch land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural and historical space, that tells the story of our city, state and country. It’s a place to find stunning pieces of art in memorials bearing such names as Lilly, Riley, Ralston and Harrison. It’s a home to many species of trees and a sanctuary ...
